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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.46, 4,826.01 and 1,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.46, 4,826.01 and 1,485.18 is: 2,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.46 : 4,826.01 = 1,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.46/4,826.01 = 1,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.46x = 4,826.01 × 1,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.46x = 7,167,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,493.53/3,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.99

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