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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.04, 3,999.48 and 1,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.04, 3,999.48 and 1,023.32 is: 1,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.04 : 3,999.48 = 1,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.04/3,999.48 = 1,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.04x = 3,999.48 × 1,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.04x = 4,092,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,747.87/2,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.99

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