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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.63, 7,155.59 and 1,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.63, 7,155.59 and 1,994.76 is: 2,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.63 : 7,155.59 = 1,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.63/7,155.59 = 1,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.63x = 7,155.59 × 1,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.63x = 14,273,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,716.14/4,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.62

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