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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.99, 4,987.24 and 1,476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.99, 4,987.24 and 1,476.31 is: 2,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.99 : 4,987.24 = 1,476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.99/4,987.24 = 1,476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.99x = 4,987.24 × 1,476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.99x = 7,362,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,712.28/3,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.69

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