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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.94, 7,150.35 and 1,955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.94, 7,150.35 and 1,955.15 is: 2,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.94 : 7,150.35 = 1,955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.94/7,150.35 = 1,955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.94x = 7,150.35 × 1,955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.94x = 13,979,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979,971.05/4,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.69

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