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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.49, 3,953.66 and 992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.49, 3,953.66 and 992.16 is: 1,488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.49 : 3,953.66 = 992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.49/3,953.66 = 992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.49x = 3,953.66 × 992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.49x = 3,922,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,658.34/2,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.40

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