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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.74, 4,985.57 and 1,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.74, 4,985.57 and 1,477.22 is: 2,214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.74 : 4,985.57 = 1,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.74/4,985.57 = 1,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.74x = 4,985.57 × 1,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.74x = 7,364,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364,776.33/3,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.48

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