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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.76, 7,486.32 and 2,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.76, 7,486.32 and 2,221.60 is: 3,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.76 : 7,486.32 = 2,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.76/7,486.32 = 2,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.76x = 7,486.32 × 2,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.76x = 16,631,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631,608.51/4,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.14

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