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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.20, 7,488.30 and 2,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.20, 7,488.30 and 2,217.80 is: 3,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.20 : 7,488.30 = 2,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.20/7,488.30 = 2,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.20x = 7,488.30 × 2,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.20x = 16,607,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607,551.74/4,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.70

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