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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.99, 4,575.91 and 1,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.99, 4,575.91 and 1,988.39 is: 2,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.99 : 4,575.91 = 1,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.99/4,575.91 = 1,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.99x = 4,575.91 × 1,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.99x = 9,098,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098,693.68/3,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.06

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