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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.42, 3,954.36 and 993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.42, 3,954.36 and 993.58 is: 1,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.42 : 3,954.36 = 993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.42/3,954.36 = 993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.42x = 3,954.36 × 993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.42x = 3,928,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,973.01/2,638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.14

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