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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.30, 3,961.14 and 996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.30, 3,961.14 and 996.87 is: 1,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.30 : 3,961.14 = 996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.30/3,961.14 = 996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.30x = 3,961.14 × 996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.30x = 3,948,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,741.63/2,640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.57

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