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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.17, 4,001.58 and 1,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.17, 4,001.58 and 1,024.23 is: 1,536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.17 : 4,001.58 = 1,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.17/4,001.58 = 1,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.17x = 4,001.58 × 1,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.17x = 4,098,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,538.28/2,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.09

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