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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.45, 3,334.97 and 1,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.45, 3,334.97 and 1,996.25 is: 2,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.45 : 3,334.97 = 1,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.45/3,334.97 = 1,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.45x = 3,334.97 × 1,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.45x = 6,657,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,422.18/2,417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.91

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