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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.86, 4,711.08 and 1,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.86, 4,711.08 and 1,998.52 is: 2,757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.86 : 4,711.08 = 1,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.86/4,711.08 = 1,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.86x = 4,711.08 × 1,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.86x = 9,415,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,187.60/3,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.93

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