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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.33, 7,457.58 and 2,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.33, 7,457.58 and 2,198.84 is: 3,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.33 : 7,457.58 = 2,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.33/7,457.58 = 2,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.33x = 7,457.58 × 2,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.33x = 16,397,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397,987.92/4,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.20

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