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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.08, 3,963.93 and 999.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.08, 3,963.93 and 999.13 is: 1,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.08 : 3,963.93 = 999.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.08/3,963.93 = 999.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.08x = 3,963.93 × 999.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.08x = 3,960,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,481.38/2,642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.00

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