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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.60, 3,958.70 and 995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.60, 3,958.70 and 995.64 is: 1,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.60 : 3,958.70 = 995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.60/3,958.70 = 995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.60x = 3,958.70 × 995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.60x = 3,941,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,440.07/2,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.76

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