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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.69, 4,988.67 and 1,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.69, 4,988.67 and 1,476.46 is: 2,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.69 : 4,988.67 = 1,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.69/4,988.67 = 1,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.69x = 4,988.67 × 1,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.69x = 7,365,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,571.71/3,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.75

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