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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.48, 4,001.68 and 1,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.48, 4,001.68 and 1,002.08 is: 1,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.48 : 4,001.68 = 1,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.48/4,001.68 = 1,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.48x = 4,001.68 × 1,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.48x = 4,010,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,003.49/2,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.73

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