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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.96, 4,712.57 and 1,999.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.96, 4,712.57 and 1,999.49 is: 2,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.96 : 4,712.57 = 1,999.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.96/4,712.57 = 1,999.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.96x = 4,712.57 × 1,999.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.96x = 9,422,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,729.81/3,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.25

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