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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.84, 4,977.45 and 1,469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.84, 4,977.45 and 1,469.95 is: 2,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.84 : 4,977.45 = 1,469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.84/4,977.45 = 1,469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.84x = 4,977.45 × 1,469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.84x = 7,316,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,602.63/3,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.90

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