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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.73, 3,957.54 and 995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.73, 3,957.54 and 995.24 is: 1,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.73 : 3,957.54 = 995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.73/3,957.54 = 995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.73x = 3,957.54 × 995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.73x = 3,938,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,702.11/2,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.65

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