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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.49, 7,244.92 and 2,197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.49, 7,244.92 and 2,197.18 is: 3,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.49 : 7,244.92 = 2,197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.49/7,244.92 = 2,197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.49x = 7,244.92 × 2,197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.49x = 15,918,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918,393.33/4,830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.40

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