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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.48, 3,960.77 and 997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.48, 3,960.77 and 997.80 is: 1,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.48 : 3,960.77 = 997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.48/3,960.77 = 997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.48x = 3,960.77 × 997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.48x = 3,952,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,051.32/2,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.72

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