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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.04, 4,712.77 and 1,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.04, 4,712.77 and 1,998.47 is: 2,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.04 : 4,712.77 = 1,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.04/4,712.77 = 1,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.04x = 4,712.77 × 1,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.04x = 9,418,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,332.50/3,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.89

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