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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.92, 7,423.38 and 2,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.92, 7,423.38 and 2,211 is: 3,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.92 : 7,423.38 = 2,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.92/7,423.38 = 2,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.92x = 7,423.38 × 2,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.92x = 16,413,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,093.18/4,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.50

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