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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.77, 4,493.40 and 1,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.77, 4,493.40 and 1,996.57 is: 2,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.77 : 4,493.40 = 1,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.77/4,493.40 = 1,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.77x = 4,493.40 × 1,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.77x = 8,971,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,387.64/3,255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.53

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