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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.84, 7,151.40 and 1,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.84, 7,151.40 and 1,991.98 is: 2,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.84 : 7,151.40 = 1,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.84/7,151.40 = 1,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.84x = 7,151.40 × 1,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.84x = 14,245,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,445.77/4,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.45

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