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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.41, 4,814.12 and 1,478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.41, 4,814.12 and 1,478.05 is: 2,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.41 : 4,814.12 = 1,478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.41/4,814.12 = 1,478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.41x = 4,814.12 × 1,478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.41x = 7,115,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,502.68/3,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.08

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