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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.89, 4,989.30 and 1,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.89, 4,989.30 and 1,476.96 is: 2,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.89 : 4,989.30 = 1,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.89/4,989.30 = 1,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.89x = 4,989.30 × 1,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.89x = 7,368,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,996.53/3,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.65

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