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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.36, 4,709.79 and 1,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.36, 4,709.79 and 1,996.97 is: 2,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.36 : 4,709.79 = 1,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.36/4,709.79 = 1,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.36x = 4,709.79 × 1,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.36x = 9,405,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,309.34/3,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.44

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