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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.60, 7,274.94 and 2,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.60, 7,274.94 and 2,217.29 is: 3,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.60 : 7,274.94 = 2,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.60/7,274.94 = 2,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.60x = 7,274.94 × 2,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.60x = 16,130,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130,651.71/4,850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.50

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