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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,457.78, 8,187.90 and 1,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,457.78, 8,187.90 and 1,995 is: 2,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,457.78 : 8,187.90 = 1,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,457.78/8,187.90 = 1,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,457.78x = 8,187.90 × 1,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,457.78x = 16,334,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334,860.50/5,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.95

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