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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.65, 3,957.14 and 994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.65, 3,957.14 and 994.21 is: 1,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.65 : 3,957.14 = 994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.65/3,957.14 = 994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.65x = 3,957.14 × 994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.65x = 3,934,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,215.16/2,637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.56

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