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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.06, 4,972.32 and 1,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.06, 4,972.32 and 1,466.23 is: 2,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.06 : 4,972.32 = 1,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.06/4,972.32 = 1,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.06x = 4,972.32 × 1,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.06x = 7,290,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,564.75/3,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.23

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