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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.19, 4,984.44 and 1,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.19, 4,984.44 and 1,474.60 is: 2,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.19 : 4,984.44 = 1,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.19/4,984.44 = 1,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.19x = 4,984.44 × 1,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.19x = 7,350,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,046.58/3,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.41

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