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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.18, 4,849.09 and 1,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.18, 4,849.09 and 1,477.69 is: 2,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.18 : 4,849.09 = 1,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.18/4,849.09 = 1,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.18x = 4,849.09 × 1,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.18x = 7,165,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,451.80/3,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.22

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