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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.46, 7,151.49 and 1,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.46, 7,151.49 and 1,995 is: 2,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.46 : 7,151.49 = 1,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.46/7,151.49 = 1,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.46x = 7,151.49 × 1,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.46x = 14,267,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,222.55/4,766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.25

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