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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.57, 7,461.73 and 2,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.57, 7,461.73 and 2,202.18 is: 3,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.57 : 7,461.73 = 2,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.57/7,461.73 = 2,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.57x = 7,461.73 × 2,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.57x = 16,432,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432,072.57/4,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.55

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