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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.82, 7,493.76 and 2,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.82, 7,493.76 and 2,221.84 is: 3,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.82 : 7,493.76 = 2,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.82/7,493.76 = 2,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.82x = 7,493.76 × 2,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.82x = 16,649,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649,935.72/4,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.77

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