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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.75, 3,438.78 and 1,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.75, 3,438.78 and 1,996.02 is: 2,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.75 : 3,438.78 = 1,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.75/3,438.78 = 1,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.75x = 3,438.78 × 1,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.75x = 6,863,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,873.66/2,492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.53

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