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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.14, 4,492.44 and 1,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.14, 4,492.44 and 1,996.86 is: 2,755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.14 : 4,492.44 = 1,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.14/4,492.44 = 1,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.14x = 4,492.44 × 1,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.14x = 8,970,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970,773.74/3,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.03

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