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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.60, 3,959.40 and 996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.60, 3,959.40 and 996.20 is: 1,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.60 : 3,959.40 = 996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.60/3,959.40 = 996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.60x = 3,959.40 × 996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.60x = 3,944,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,354.28/2,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.30

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