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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.85, 7,150.28 and 1,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.85, 7,150.28 and 1,995.44 is: 2,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.85 : 7,150.28 = 1,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.85/7,150.28 = 1,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.85x = 7,150.28 × 1,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.85x = 14,267,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,908.99/4,766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.15

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