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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.34, 7,158.39 and 1,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.34, 7,158.39 and 1,996.58 is: 2,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.34 : 7,158.39 = 1,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.34/7,158.39 = 1,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.34x = 7,158.39 × 1,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.34x = 14,292,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,298.31/4,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.45

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