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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.04, 3,959.01 and 995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.04, 3,959.01 and 995.82 is: 1,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.04 : 3,959.01 = 995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.04/3,959.01 = 995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.04x = 3,959.01 × 995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.04x = 3,942,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,461.34/2,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.90

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