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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.94, 4,848.45 and 1,477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.94, 4,848.45 and 1,477.73 is: 2,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.94 : 4,848.45 = 1,477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.94/4,848.45 = 1,477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.94x = 4,848.45 × 1,477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.94x = 7,164,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,700.02/3,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.47

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