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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.38, 7,158.22 and 1,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.38, 7,158.22 and 1,996.52 is: 2,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.38 : 7,158.22 = 1,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.38/7,158.22 = 1,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.38x = 7,158.22 × 1,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.38x = 14,291,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,529.39/4,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.26

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