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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.04, 4,295.45 and 1,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.04, 4,295.45 and 1,996.02 is: 2,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.04 : 4,295.45 = 1,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.04/4,295.45 = 1,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.04x = 4,295.45 × 1,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.04x = 8,573,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,794.13/3,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.39

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