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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.43, 3,731.82 and 1,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.43, 3,731.82 and 1,996.65 is: 2,755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.43 : 3,731.82 = 1,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.43/3,731.82 = 1,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.43x = 3,731.82 × 1,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.43x = 7,451,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,138.40/2,704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.17

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