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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.48, 4,001.22 and 1,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.48, 4,001.22 and 1,024.80 is: 1,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.48 : 4,001.22 = 1,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.48/4,001.22 = 1,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.48x = 4,001.22 × 1,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.48x = 4,100,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,450.26/2,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.20

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