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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.64, 3,809.40 and 999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.64, 3,809.40 and 999.56 is: 1,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.64 : 3,809.40 = 999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.64/3,809.40 = 999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.64x = 3,809.40 × 999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.64x = 3,807,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,723.86/2,539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.32

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