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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.82, 7,495.26 and 2,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.82, 7,495.26 and 2,222.84 is: 3,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.82 : 7,495.26 = 2,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.82/7,495.26 = 2,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.82x = 7,495.26 × 2,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.82x = 16,660,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,763.74/4,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.27

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