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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.32, 7,491.51 and 2,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.32, 7,491.51 and 2,220.34 is: 3,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.32 : 7,491.51 = 2,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.32/7,491.51 = 2,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.32x = 7,491.51 × 2,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.32x = 16,633,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,699.31/4,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.52

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