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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.92, 7,492.37 and 2,220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.92, 7,492.37 and 2,220.21 is: 3,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.92 : 7,492.37 = 2,220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.92/7,492.37 = 2,220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.92x = 7,492.37 × 2,220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.92x = 16,634,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,623.70/4,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.98

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