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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.92, 7,437.54 and 2,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.92, 7,437.54 and 2,223 is: 3,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.92 : 7,437.54 = 2,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.92/7,437.54 = 2,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.92x = 7,437.54 × 2,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.92x = 16,533,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,651.42/4,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.78

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