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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.52, 3,958.20 and 996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.52, 3,958.20 and 996.03 is: 1,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.52 : 3,958.20 = 996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.52/3,958.20 = 996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.52x = 3,958.20 × 996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.52x = 3,942,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,485.95/2,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.64

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