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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.93, 7,148.43 and 1,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.93, 7,148.43 and 1,995.41 is: 2,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.93 : 7,148.43 = 1,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.93/7,148.43 = 1,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.93x = 7,148.43 × 1,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.93x = 14,264,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,066.58/4,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.67

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