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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.08, 3,958.64 and 995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.08, 3,958.64 and 995.77 is: 1,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.08 : 3,958.64 = 995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.08/3,958.64 = 995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.08x = 3,958.64 × 995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.08x = 3,941,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,894.95/2,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.23

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