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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.53, 7,247.94 and 2,199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.53, 7,247.94 and 2,199.42 is: 3,298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.53 : 7,247.94 = 2,199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.53/7,247.94 = 2,199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.53x = 7,247.94 × 2,199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.53x = 15,941,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,272.44/4,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.74

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