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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.26, 4,707.75 and 1,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.26, 4,707.75 and 1,995.72 is: 2,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.26 : 4,707.75 = 1,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.26/4,707.75 = 1,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.26x = 4,707.75 × 1,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.26x = 9,395,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395,350.83/3,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.41

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