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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.48, 7,499.46 and 2,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.48, 7,499.46 and 2,227.08 is: 3,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.48 : 7,499.46 = 2,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.48/7,499.46 = 2,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.48x = 7,499.46 × 2,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.48x = 16,701,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701,897.38/4,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.40

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