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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.89, 4,817.66 and 1,999.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.89, 4,817.66 and 1,999.01 is: 2,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.89 : 4,817.66 = 1,999.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.89/4,817.66 = 1,999.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.89x = 4,817.66 × 1,999.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.89x = 9,630,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,550.52/3,490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.77

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