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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.50, 7,488.48 and 2,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.50, 7,488.48 and 2,220.06 is: 3,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.50 : 7,488.48 = 2,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.50/7,488.48 = 2,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.50x = 7,488.48 × 2,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.50x = 16,624,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624,874.91/4,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.30

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