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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.49, 4,983.49 and 1,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.49, 4,983.49 and 1,473.81 is: 2,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.49 : 4,983.49 = 1,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.49/4,983.49 = 1,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.49x = 4,983.49 × 1,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.49x = 7,344,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,700.55/3,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.93

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