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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.22, 7,473.87 and 2,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.22, 7,473.87 and 2,349.54 is: 3,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.22 : 7,473.87 = 2,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.22/7,473.87 = 2,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.22x = 7,473.87 × 2,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.22x = 17,560,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560,156.52/4,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.56

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