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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.55, 3,958.41 and 995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.55, 3,958.41 and 995.10 is: 1,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.55 : 3,958.41 = 995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.55/3,958.41 = 995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.55x = 3,958.41 × 995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.55x = 3,939,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,013.79/2,638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.87

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