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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,987.20, 7,473.60 and 2,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,987.20, 7,473.60 and 2,211.60 is: 3,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,987.20 : 7,473.60 = 2,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,987.20/7,473.60 = 2,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,987.20x = 7,473.60 × 2,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,987.20x = 16,528,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,613.76/4,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.21

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