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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.52, 3,961.86 and 998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.52, 3,961.86 and 998.92 is: 1,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.52 : 3,961.86 = 998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.52/3,961.86 = 998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.52x = 3,961.86 × 998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.52x = 3,957,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,581.19/2,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.65

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