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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.28, 7,488.32 and 2,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.28, 7,488.32 and 2,218.20 is: 3,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.28 : 7,488.32 = 2,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.28/7,488.32 = 2,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.28x = 7,488.32 × 2,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.28x = 16,610,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610,591.42/4,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.26

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