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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.04, 4,711.41 and 1,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.04, 4,711.41 and 1,997.42 is: 2,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.04 : 4,711.41 = 1,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.04/4,711.41 = 1,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.04x = 4,711.41 × 1,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.04x = 9,410,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,641.01/3,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.46

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