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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.73, 7,491.80 and 2,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.73, 7,491.80 and 2,224.77 is: 3,335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.73 : 7,491.80 = 2,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.73/7,491.80 = 2,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.73x = 7,491.80 × 2,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.73x = 16,667,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,520.76/4,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.02

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