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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.57, 4,002.87 and 1,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.57, 4,002.87 and 1,024.72 is: 1,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.57 : 4,002.87 = 1,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.57/4,002.87 = 1,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.57x = 4,002.87 × 1,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.57x = 4,101,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,820.95/2,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.09

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