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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.82, 7,490.76 and 2,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.82, 7,490.76 and 2,219.84 is: 3,329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.82 : 7,490.76 = 2,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.82/7,490.76 = 2,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.82x = 7,490.76 × 2,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.82x = 16,628,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,288.68/4,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.77

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