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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.65, 4,711.74 and 1,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.65, 4,711.74 and 1,998.56 is: 2,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.65 : 4,711.74 = 1,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.65/4,711.74 = 1,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.65x = 4,711.74 × 1,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.65x = 9,416,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,671.54/3,414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.73

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