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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.13, 7,459.94 and 2,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.13, 7,459.94 and 2,198.44 is: 3,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.13 : 7,459.94 = 2,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.13/7,459.94 = 2,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.13x = 7,459.94 × 2,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.13x = 16,400,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400,230.49/4,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.43

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