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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.95, 4,981.59 and 1,473.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.95, 4,981.59 and 1,473.05 is: 2,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.95 : 4,981.59 = 1,473.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.95/4,981.59 = 1,473.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.95x = 4,981.59 × 1,473.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.95x = 7,338,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,123.78/3,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.32

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