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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.92, 4,708.38 and 1,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.92, 4,708.38 and 1,996.45 is: 2,755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.92 : 4,708.38 = 1,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.92/4,708.38 = 1,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.92x = 4,708.38 × 1,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.92x = 9,400,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,045.25/3,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.06

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