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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.67, 7,462.48 and 2,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.67, 7,462.48 and 2,204.19 is: 3,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.67 : 7,462.48 = 2,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.67/7,462.48 = 2,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.67x = 7,462.48 × 2,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.67x = 16,448,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448,701.43/4,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.17

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