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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.69, 4,851.99 and 1,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.69, 4,851.99 and 1,480.17 is: 2,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.69 : 4,851.99 = 1,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.69/4,851.99 = 1,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.69x = 4,851.99 × 1,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.69x = 7,181,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,770.04/3,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.55

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