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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.66, 4,811.87 and 1,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.66, 4,811.87 and 1,995.06 is: 2,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.66 : 4,811.87 = 1,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.66/4,811.87 = 1,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.66x = 4,811.87 × 1,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.66x = 9,599,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,969.36/3,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.35

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