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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.08, 4,848.48 and 1,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.08, 4,848.48 and 1,479 is: 2,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.08 : 4,848.48 = 1,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.08/4,848.48 = 1,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.08x = 4,848.48 × 1,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.08x = 7,170,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,901.92/3,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.61

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