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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.07, 4,517.56 and 1,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.07, 4,517.56 and 1,998.37 is: 2,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.07 : 4,517.56 = 1,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.07/4,517.56 = 1,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.07x = 4,517.56 × 1,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.07x = 9,027,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,770.14/3,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.51

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