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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.38, 4,687.83 and 1,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.38, 4,687.83 and 1,999.94 is: 2,760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.38 : 4,687.83 = 1,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.38/4,687.83 = 1,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.38x = 4,687.83 × 1,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.38x = 9,375,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375,355.29/3,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.40

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