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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.84, 7,498.20 and 2,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.84, 7,498.20 and 2,223.64 is: 3,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.84 : 7,498.20 = 2,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.84/7,498.20 = 2,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.84x = 7,498.20 × 2,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.84x = 16,673,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,297.45/4,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.77

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