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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.69, 4,609.75 and 1,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.69, 4,609.75 and 1,996.05 is: 2,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.69 : 4,609.75 = 1,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.69/4,609.75 = 1,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.69x = 4,609.75 × 1,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.69x = 9,201,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,291.49/3,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.31

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