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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.04, 4,987.90 and 1,476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.04, 4,987.90 and 1,476.58 is: 2,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.04 : 4,987.90 = 1,476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.04/4,987.90 = 1,476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.04x = 4,987.90 × 1,476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.04x = 7,365,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,033.38/3,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.02

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