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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.56, 4,725.47 and 1,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.56, 4,725.47 and 1,996.88 is: 2,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.56 : 4,725.47 = 1,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.56/4,725.47 = 1,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.56x = 4,725.47 × 1,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.56x = 9,436,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436,177.90/3,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.24

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