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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.40, 3,992.10 and 995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.40, 3,992.10 and 995.50 is: 1,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.40 : 3,992.10 = 995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.40/3,992.10 = 995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.40x = 3,992.10 × 995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.40x = 3,974,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,135.55/2,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.25

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