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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.59, 3,958.70 and 995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.59, 3,958.70 and 995.65 is: 1,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.59 : 3,958.70 = 995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.59/3,958.70 = 995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.59x = 3,958.70 × 995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.59x = 3,941,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,459.86/2,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.21

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