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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.27, 3,957.78 and 995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.27, 3,957.78 and 995.20 is: 1,492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.27 : 3,957.78 = 995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.27/3,957.78 = 995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.27x = 3,957.78 × 995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.27x = 3,938,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,782.66/2,638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.94

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