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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.49, 3,958.16 and 995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.49, 3,958.16 and 995.18 is: 1,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.49 : 3,958.16 = 995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.49/3,958.16 = 995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.49x = 3,958.16 × 995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.49x = 3,939,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,056.90/2,638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.92

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