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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.87, 3,988.44 and 993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.87, 3,988.44 and 993.42 is: 1,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.87 : 3,988.44 = 993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.87/3,988.44 = 993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.87x = 3,988.44 × 993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.87x = 3,962,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,196.06/2,658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.18

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