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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.33, 4,844.71 and 1,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.33, 4,844.71 and 1,997.59 is: 2,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.33 : 4,844.71 = 1,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.33/4,844.71 = 1,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.33x = 4,844.71 × 1,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.33x = 9,677,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,746.31/3,510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.94

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