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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.48, 7,497.96 and 2,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.48, 7,497.96 and 2,226.08 is: 3,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.48 : 7,497.96 = 2,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.48/7,497.96 = 2,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.48x = 7,497.96 × 2,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.48x = 16,691,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,058.80/4,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.90

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