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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819, 4,230.42 and 995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819, 4,230.42 and 995 is: 1,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819 : 4,230.42 = 995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819/4,230.42 = 995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819x = 4,230.42 × 995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819x = 4,209,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,267.90/2,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.18

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