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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.50, 3,957.36 and 995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.50, 3,957.36 and 995.92 is: 1,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.50 : 3,957.36 = 995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.50/3,957.36 = 995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.50x = 3,957.36 × 995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.50x = 3,941,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,213.97/2,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.17

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