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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.99, 3,959.39 and 996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.99, 3,959.39 and 996.01 is: 1,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.99 : 3,959.39 = 996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.99/3,959.39 = 996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.99x = 3,959.39 × 996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.99x = 3,943,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,584.63/2,638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.35

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