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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.24, 7,483.34 and 2,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.24, 7,483.34 and 2,216.41 is: 3,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.24 : 7,483.34 = 2,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.24/7,483.34 = 2,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.24x = 7,483.34 × 2,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.24x = 16,586,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,136.44/4,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.05

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