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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.20, 7,491.33 and 2,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.20, 7,491.33 and 2,220.22 is: 3,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.20 : 7,491.33 = 2,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.20/7,491.33 = 2,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.20x = 7,491.33 × 2,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.20x = 16,632,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,400.69/4,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.34

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