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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.26, 7,151.44 and 1,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.26, 7,151.44 and 1,995.17 is: 2,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.26 : 7,151.44 = 1,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.26/7,151.44 = 1,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.26x = 7,151.44 × 1,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.26x = 14,268,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,338.54/4,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.73

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