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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.67, 4,982.30 and 1,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.67, 4,982.30 and 1,474.35 is: 2,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.67 : 4,982.30 = 1,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.67/4,982.30 = 1,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.67x = 4,982.30 × 1,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.67x = 7,345,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,646.63/3,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.77

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