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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.66, 4,971.56 and 1,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.66, 4,971.56 and 1,465.24 is: 2,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.66 : 4,971.56 = 1,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.66/4,971.56 = 1,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.66x = 4,971.56 × 1,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.66x = 7,284,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,528.57/3,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.33

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