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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.35, 4,844.79 and 1,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.35, 4,844.79 and 1,998.59 is: 2,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.35 : 4,844.79 = 1,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.35/4,844.79 = 1,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.35x = 4,844.79 × 1,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.35x = 9,682,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,724.62/3,511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.55

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