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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.60, 7,496.96 and 2,222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.60, 7,496.96 and 2,222.91 is: 3,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.60 : 7,496.96 = 2,222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.60/7,496.96 = 2,222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.60x = 7,496.96 × 2,222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.60x = 16,665,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,056.24/4,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.94

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