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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.51, 7,487.28 and 2,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.51, 7,487.28 and 2,219.06 is: 3,325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.51 : 7,487.28 = 2,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.51/7,487.28 = 2,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.51x = 7,487.28 × 2,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.51x = 16,614,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614,686.12/4,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.92

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