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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.46, 7,433.10 and 1,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.46, 7,433.10 and 1,995.18 is: 2,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.46 : 7,433.10 = 1,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.46/7,433.10 = 1,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.46x = 7,433.10 × 1,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.46x = 14,830,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830,372.46/4,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.73

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