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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.26, 4,704.99 and 1,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.26, 4,704.99 and 1,993.72 is: 2,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.26 : 4,704.99 = 1,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.26/4,704.99 = 1,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.26x = 4,704.99 × 1,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.26x = 9,380,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380,432.66/3,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.65

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