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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.44, 4,989.06 and 1,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.44, 4,989.06 and 1,476.96 is: 2,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.44 : 4,989.06 = 1,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.44/4,989.06 = 1,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.44x = 4,989.06 × 1,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.44x = 7,368,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,642.06/3,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.84

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