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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.06, 4,002.61 and 1,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.06, 4,002.61 and 1,024.48 is: 1,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.06 : 4,002.61 = 1,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.06/4,002.61 = 1,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.06x = 4,002.61 × 1,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.06x = 4,100,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,591.33/2,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.92

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