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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.21, 7,466.93 and 2,204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.21, 7,466.93 and 2,204.79 is: 3,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.21 : 7,466.93 = 2,204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.21/7,466.93 = 2,204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.21x = 7,466.93 × 2,204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.21x = 16,463,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,001.57/4,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.34

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