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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.32, 4,986.76 and 1,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.32, 4,986.76 and 1,476.28 is: 2,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.32 : 4,986.76 = 1,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.32/4,986.76 = 1,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.32x = 4,986.76 × 1,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.32x = 7,361,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,854.05/3,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.21

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