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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.43, 3,835.57 and 996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.43, 3,835.57 and 996.90 is: 1,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.43 : 3,835.57 = 996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.43/3,835.57 = 996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.43x = 3,835.57 × 996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.43x = 3,823,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,655.57/2,557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.12

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