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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.70, 7,458.99 and 2,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.70, 7,458.99 and 2,200.20 is: 3,297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.70 : 7,458.99 = 2,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.70/7,458.99 = 2,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.70x = 7,458.99 × 2,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.70x = 16,411,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,269.80/4,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.62

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