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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.20, 4,982.72 and 1,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.20, 4,982.72 and 1,473.80 is: 2,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.20 : 4,982.72 = 1,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.20/4,982.72 = 1,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.20x = 4,982.72 × 1,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.20x = 7,343,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,500.45/3,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.10

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