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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.35, 7,488.54 and 2,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.35, 7,488.54 and 2,217.06 is: 3,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.35 : 7,488.54 = 2,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.35/7,488.54 = 2,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.35x = 7,488.54 × 2,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.35x = 16,602,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,542.49/4,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.93

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