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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.07, 3,992.09 and 995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.07, 3,992.09 and 995.73 is: 1,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.07 : 3,992.09 = 995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.07/3,992.09 = 995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.07x = 3,992.09 × 995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.07x = 3,975,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,023.83/2,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.33

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