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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,919.81, 7,374.78 and 1,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,919.81, 7,374.78 and 1,995.98 is: 2,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,919.81 : 7,374.78 = 1,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,919.81/7,374.78 = 1,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,919.81x = 7,374.78 × 1,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,919.81x = 14,719,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719,876.51/4,919.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.96

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