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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.15, 7,502.43 and 1,882.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.15, 7,502.43 and 1,882.22 is: 2,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.15 : 7,502.43 = 1,882.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.15/7,502.43 = 1,882.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.15x = 7,502.43 × 1,882.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.15x = 14,121,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,223.79/4,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.73

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