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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.76, 3,998.90 and 1,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.76, 3,998.90 and 1,023.88 is: 1,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.76 : 3,998.90 = 1,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.76/3,998.90 = 1,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.76x = 3,998.90 × 1,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.76x = 4,094,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,393.73/2,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.77

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