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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.41, 4,985.55 and 1,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.41, 4,985.55 and 1,473.45 is: 2,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.41 : 4,985.55 = 1,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.41/4,985.55 = 1,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.41x = 4,985.55 × 1,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.41x = 7,345,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,958.65/3,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.03

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