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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.60, 3,961.28 and 999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.60, 3,961.28 and 999.25 is: 1,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.60 : 3,961.28 = 999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.60/3,961.28 = 999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.60x = 3,961.28 × 999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.60x = 3,958,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,284.24/2,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.31

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