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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.66, 3,961.58 and 997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.66, 3,961.58 and 997.22 is: 1,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.66 : 3,961.58 = 997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.66/3,961.58 = 997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.66x = 3,961.58 × 997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.66x = 3,950,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,542.01/2,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.04

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