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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.52, 4,708.77 and 1,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.52, 4,708.77 and 1,996.32 is: 2,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.52 : 4,708.77 = 1,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.52/4,708.77 = 1,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.52x = 4,708.77 × 1,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.52x = 9,400,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,211.73/3,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.63

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