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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.78, 7,492.07 and 2,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.78, 7,492.07 and 2,220.70 is: 3,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.78 : 7,492.07 = 2,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.78/7,492.07 = 2,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.78x = 7,492.07 × 2,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.78x = 16,637,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,637,639.85/4,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.01

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