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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.72, 4,706.48 and 1,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.72, 4,706.48 and 1,994.72 is: 2,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.72 : 4,706.48 = 1,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.72/4,706.48 = 1,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.72x = 4,706.48 × 1,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.72x = 9,388,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,109.79/3,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.53

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