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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.63, 3,958.14 and 996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.63, 3,958.14 and 996.48 is: 1,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.63 : 3,958.14 = 996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.63/3,958.14 = 996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.63x = 3,958.14 × 996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.63x = 3,944,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,207.35/2,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.66

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