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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.82, 7,495.20 and 2,221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.82, 7,495.20 and 2,221.65 is: 3,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.82 : 7,495.20 = 2,221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.82/7,495.20 = 2,221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.82x = 7,495.20 × 2,221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.82x = 16,651,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,711.08/4,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.80

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