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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.26, 7,461.25 and 2,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.26, 7,461.25 and 2,201.88 is: 3,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.26 : 7,461.25 = 2,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.26/7,461.25 = 2,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.26x = 7,461.25 × 2,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.26x = 16,428,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,799.62/4,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.10

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