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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.23, 3,963.35 and 999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.23, 3,963.35 and 999.55 is: 1,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.23 : 3,963.35 = 999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.23/3,963.35 = 999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.23x = 3,963.35 × 999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.23x = 3,961,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,566.49/2,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.33

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