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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.72, 4,974.86 and 1,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.72, 4,974.86 and 1,465.54 is: 2,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.72 : 4,974.86 = 1,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.72/4,974.86 = 1,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.72x = 4,974.86 × 1,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.72x = 7,290,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,856.32/3,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.88

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