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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.16, 4,708.88 and 1,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.16, 4,708.88 and 1,996.40 is: 2,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.16 : 4,708.88 = 1,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.16/4,708.88 = 1,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.16x = 4,708.88 × 1,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.16x = 9,400,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,799.65/3,413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.28

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