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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.08, 4,710.16 and 1,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.08, 4,710.16 and 1,996.91 is: 2,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.08 : 4,710.16 = 1,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.08/4,710.16 = 1,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.08x = 4,710.16 × 1,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.08x = 9,405,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,769.85/3,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.80

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