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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.81, 6,274.14 and 1,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.81, 6,274.14 and 1,995.08 is: 2,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.81 : 6,274.14 = 1,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.81/6,274.14 = 1,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.81x = 6,274.14 × 1,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.81x = 12,517,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,411.23/4,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.15

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