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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.32, 7,499.22 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.32, 7,499.22 and 2,226.96 is: 3,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.32 : 7,499.22 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.32/7,499.22 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.32x = 7,499.22 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.32x = 16,700,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,462.97/4,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.22

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