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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.60, 6,280.64 and 1,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.60, 6,280.64 and 1,995.28 is: 2,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.60 : 6,280.64 = 1,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.60/6,280.64 = 1,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.60x = 6,280.64 × 1,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.60x = 12,531,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,635.38/4,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.28

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