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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.61, 7,467.90 and 2,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.61, 7,467.90 and 2,206.14 is: 3,306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.61 : 7,467.90 = 2,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.61/7,467.90 = 2,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.61x = 7,467.90 × 2,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.61x = 16,475,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,232.91/4,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.55

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