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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.73, 7,486.43 and 2,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.73, 7,486.43 and 2,217.24 is: 3,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.73 : 7,486.43 = 2,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.73/7,486.43 = 2,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.73x = 7,486.43 × 2,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.73x = 16,599,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599,200.97/4,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.34

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