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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.78, 6,283.22 and 1,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.78, 6,283.22 and 1,995.87 is: 2,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.78 : 6,283.22 = 1,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.78/6,283.22 = 1,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.78x = 6,283.22 × 1,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.78x = 12,540,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540,480.32/4,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.68

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