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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.52, 7,494.24 and 2,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.52, 7,494.24 and 2,227.64 is: 3,339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.52 : 7,494.24 = 2,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.52/7,494.24 = 2,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.52x = 7,494.24 × 2,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.52x = 16,694,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,468.79/4,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.21

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