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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.82, 3,955.23 and 993.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.82, 3,955.23 and 993.87 is: 1,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.82 : 3,955.23 = 993.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.82/3,955.23 = 993.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.82x = 3,955.23 × 993.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.82x = 3,930,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,984.44/2,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.81

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