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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.03, 4,951.98 and 1,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.03, 4,951.98 and 1,221.48 is: 1,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.03 : 4,951.98 = 1,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.03/4,951.98 = 1,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.03x = 4,951.98 × 1,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.03x = 6,048,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,744.53/3,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.94

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