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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.60, 4,001.27 and 1,024.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.60, 4,001.27 and 1,024.02 is: 1,535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.60 : 4,001.27 = 1,024.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.60/4,001.27 = 1,024.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.60x = 4,001.27 × 1,024.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.60x = 4,097,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,375.39/2,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.98

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