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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.58, 4,844.13 and 1,998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.58, 4,844.13 and 1,998.17 is: 2,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.58 : 4,844.13 = 1,998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.58/4,844.13 = 1,998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.58x = 4,844.13 × 1,998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.58x = 9,679,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,395.24/3,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.21

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