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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.62, 7,324.94 and 2,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.62, 7,324.94 and 2,249.98 is: 3,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.62 : 7,324.94 = 2,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.62/7,324.94 = 2,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.62x = 7,324.94 × 2,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.62x = 16,480,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480,968.50/4,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.44

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