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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.73, 7,249.32 and 2,199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.73, 7,249.32 and 2,199.15 is: 3,298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.73 : 7,249.32 = 2,199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.73/7,249.32 = 2,199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.73x = 7,249.32 × 2,199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.73x = 15,942,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,342.08/4,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.83

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