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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.68, 4,986.63 and 1,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.68, 4,986.63 and 1,474.54 is: 2,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.68 : 4,986.63 = 1,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.68/4,986.63 = 1,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.68x = 4,986.63 × 1,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.68x = 7,352,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,985.40/3,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.30

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