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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.58, 4,846.44 and 1,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.58, 4,846.44 and 1,476.16 is: 2,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.58 : 4,846.44 = 1,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.58/4,846.44 = 1,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.58x = 4,846.44 × 1,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.58x = 7,154,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,120.87/3,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.45

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