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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.06, 4,989.22 and 1,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.06, 4,989.22 and 1,476.84 is: 2,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.06 : 4,989.22 = 1,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.06/4,989.22 = 1,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.06x = 4,989.22 × 1,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.06x = 7,368,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,279.66/3,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.32

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