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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.90, 4,492.10 and 1,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.90, 4,492.10 and 1,996.79 is: 2,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.90 : 4,492.10 = 1,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.90/4,492.10 = 1,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.90x = 4,492.10 × 1,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.90x = 8,969,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,780.36/3,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.78

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