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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638, 3,958.62 and 1,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638, 3,958.62 and 1,099 is: 1,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638 : 3,958.62 = 1,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638/3,958.62 = 1,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638x = 3,958.62 × 1,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638x = 4,350,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,523.38/2,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.17

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