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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.92, 7,439.04 and 2,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.92, 7,439.04 and 2,224 is: 3,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.92 : 7,439.04 = 2,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.92/7,439.04 = 2,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.92x = 7,439.04 × 2,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.92x = 16,544,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,424.96/4,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.28

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