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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.41, 7,484.16 and 2,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.41, 7,484.16 and 2,216.75 is: 3,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.41 : 7,484.16 = 2,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.41/7,484.16 = 2,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.41x = 7,484.16 × 2,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.41x = 16,590,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,511.68/4,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.82

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