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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.62, 7,492.26 and 2,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.62, 7,492.26 and 2,218.32 is: 3,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.62 : 7,492.26 = 2,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.62/7,492.26 = 2,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.62x = 7,492.26 × 2,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.62x = 16,620,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,238.52/4,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.30

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