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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.41, 7,458.50 and 2,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.41, 7,458.50 and 2,200.60 is: 3,298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.41 : 7,458.50 = 2,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.41/7,458.50 = 2,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.41x = 7,458.50 × 2,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.41x = 16,413,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,177.55/4,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.86

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