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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.53, 6,689.59 and 1,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.53, 6,689.59 and 1,995.89 is: 2,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.53 : 6,689.59 = 1,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.53/6,689.59 = 1,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.53x = 6,689.59 × 1,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.53x = 13,351,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,647.35/4,461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.62

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