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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,956.57, 7,433.40 and 1,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,956.57, 7,433.40 and 1,995 is: 2,991.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,956.57 : 7,433.40 = 1,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,956.57/7,433.40 = 1,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,956.57x = 7,433.40 × 1,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,956.57x = 14,829,633
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,633/4,956.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.91

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