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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.78, 7,487.57 and 2,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.78, 7,487.57 and 2,217.70 is: 3,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.78 : 7,487.57 = 2,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.78/7,487.57 = 2,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.78x = 7,487.57 × 2,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.78x = 16,605,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605,183.99/4,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.51

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