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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.92, 3,960.02 and 996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.92, 3,960.02 and 996.72 is: 1,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.92 : 3,960.02 = 996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.92/3,960.02 = 996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.92x = 3,960.02 × 996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.92x = 3,947,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,031.13/2,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.13

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