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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.57, 4,982.58 and 1,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.57, 4,982.58 and 1,474.11 is: 2,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.57 : 4,982.58 = 1,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.57/4,982.58 = 1,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.57x = 4,982.58 × 1,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.57x = 7,344,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,871.00/3,323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.94

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