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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.01, 4,709.52 and 1,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.01, 4,709.52 and 1,996.13 is: 2,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.01 : 4,709.52 = 1,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.01/4,709.52 = 1,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.01x = 4,709.52 × 1,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.01x = 9,400,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,790.61/3,412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.21

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