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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,489.97, 4,816.99 and 1,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,489.97, 4,816.99 and 1,998.74 is: 2,758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,489.97 : 4,816.99 = 1,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,489.97/4,816.99 = 1,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,489.97x = 4,816.99 × 1,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,489.97x = 9,627,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,913.89/3,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.74

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