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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.88, 7,496.76 and 2,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.88, 7,496.76 and 2,223.84 is: 3,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.88 : 7,496.76 = 2,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.88/7,496.76 = 2,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.88x = 7,496.76 × 2,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.88x = 16,671,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,594.76/4,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.73

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