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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.03, 7,483.41 and 2,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.03, 7,483.41 and 2,214.24 is: 3,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.03 : 7,483.41 = 2,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.03/7,483.41 = 2,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.03x = 7,483.41 × 2,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.03x = 16,570,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,065.76/4,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.30

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