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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.24, 3,957.78 and 994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.24, 3,957.78 and 994.93 is: 1,492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.24 : 3,957.78 = 994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.24/3,957.78 = 994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.24x = 3,957.78 × 994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.24x = 3,937,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,694.27/2,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.55

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