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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.69, 4,991.20 and 1,479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.69, 4,991.20 and 1,479.11 is: 2,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.69 : 4,991.20 = 1,479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.69/4,991.20 = 1,479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.69x = 4,991.20 × 1,479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.69x = 7,382,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,505.18/3,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.17

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