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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.14, 4,983.75 and 1,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.14, 4,983.75 and 1,476.18 is: 2,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.14 : 4,983.75 = 1,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.14/4,983.75 = 1,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.14x = 4,983.75 × 1,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.14x = 7,356,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,912.08/3,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.51

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