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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.82, 7,496.70 and 2,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.82, 7,496.70 and 2,222.65 is: 3,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.82 : 7,496.70 = 2,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.82/7,496.70 = 2,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.82x = 7,496.70 × 2,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.82x = 16,662,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,540.26/4,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.30

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