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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.95, 7,435.23 and 2,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.95, 7,435.23 and 2,183.23 is: 3,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.95 : 7,435.23 = 2,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.95/7,435.23 = 2,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.95x = 7,435.23 × 2,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.95x = 16,232,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,817.19/4,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.42

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