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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.46, 7,475.43 and 2,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.46, 7,475.43 and 2,207.14 is: 3,310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.46 : 7,475.43 = 2,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.46/7,475.43 = 2,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.46x = 7,475.43 × 2,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.46x = 16,499,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,320.57/4,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.82

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