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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.76, 4,681.38 and 1,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.76, 4,681.38 and 1,994.96 is: 2,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.76 : 4,681.38 = 1,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.76/4,681.38 = 1,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.76x = 4,681.38 × 1,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.76x = 9,339,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,165.84/3,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.49

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