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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.36, 7,480.56 and 2,214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.36, 7,480.56 and 2,214.54 is: 3,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.36 : 7,480.56 = 2,214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.36/7,480.56 = 2,214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.36x = 7,480.56 × 2,214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.36x = 16,565,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,999.34/4,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.27

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