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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.70, 4,982.82 and 1,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.70, 4,982.82 and 1,473.12 is: 2,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.70 : 4,982.82 = 1,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.70/4,982.82 = 1,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.70x = 4,982.82 × 1,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.70x = 7,340,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,291.80/3,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.47

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