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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.89, 3,954.37 and 992.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.89, 3,954.37 and 992.93 is: 1,490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.89 : 3,954.37 = 992.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.89/3,954.37 = 992.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.89x = 3,954.37 × 992.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.89x = 3,926,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,390.35/2,634.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.16

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