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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.38, 7,151.62 and 1,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.38, 7,151.62 and 1,995.30 is: 2,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.38 : 7,151.62 = 1,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.38/7,151.62 = 1,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.38x = 7,151.62 × 1,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.38x = 14,269,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,627.39/4,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.93

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