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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.86, 8,188.83 and 1,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.86, 8,188.83 and 1,995.30 is: 2,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.86 : 8,188.83 = 1,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.86/8,188.83 = 1,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.86x = 8,188.83 × 1,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.86x = 16,339,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339,172.50/5,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.15

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