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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.20, 4,979.54 and 1,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.20, 4,979.54 and 1,473.06 is: 2,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.20 : 4,979.54 = 1,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.20/4,979.54 = 1,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.20x = 4,979.54 × 1,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.20x = 7,335,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,161.19/3,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.92

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