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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.49, 7,274.88 and 2,217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.49, 7,274.88 and 2,217.18 is: 3,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.49 : 7,274.88 = 2,217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.49/7,274.88 = 2,217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.49x = 7,274.88 × 2,217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.49x = 16,129,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,718.44/4,850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.38

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