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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.18, 4,974.99 and 1,466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.18, 4,974.99 and 1,466.83 is: 2,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.18 : 4,974.99 = 1,466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.18/4,974.99 = 1,466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.18x = 4,974.99 × 1,466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.18x = 7,297,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,464.58/3,315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.23

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