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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.70, 7,466.18 and 2,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.70, 7,466.18 and 2,204.29 is: 3,307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.70 : 7,466.18 = 2,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.70/7,466.18 = 2,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.70x = 7,466.18 × 2,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.70x = 16,457,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457,603.22/4,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.59

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