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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.28, 4,949.36 and 1,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.28, 4,949.36 and 1,476 is: 2,212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.28 : 4,949.36 = 1,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.28/4,949.36 = 1,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.28x = 4,949.36 × 1,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.28x = 7,305,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,255.36/3,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.86

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