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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.60, 3,962.40 and 999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.60, 3,962.40 and 999.20 is: 1,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.60 : 3,962.40 = 999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.60/3,962.40 = 999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.60x = 3,962.40 × 999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.60x = 3,959,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,230.08/2,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.23

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