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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.71, 4,713.79 and 1,999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.71, 4,713.79 and 1,999.54 is: 2,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.71 : 4,713.79 = 1,999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.71/4,713.79 = 1,999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.71x = 4,713.79 × 1,999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.71x = 9,425,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,394.87/3,415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.42

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