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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.01, 4,714.02 and 1,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.01, 4,714.02 and 1,999.53 is: 2,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.01 : 4,714.02 = 1,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.01/4,714.02 = 1,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.01x = 4,714.02 × 1,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.01x = 9,425,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,824.41/3,416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.31

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