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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.26, 4,984.20 and 1,472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.26, 4,984.20 and 1,472.49 is: 2,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.26 : 4,984.20 = 1,472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.26/4,984.20 = 1,472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.26x = 4,984.20 × 1,472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.26x = 7,339,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,184.66/3,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.09

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