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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.91, 4,990.39 and 1,477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.91, 4,990.39 and 1,477.53 is: 2,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.91 : 4,990.39 = 1,477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.91/4,990.39 = 1,477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.91x = 4,990.39 × 1,477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.91x = 7,373,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,425.98/3,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.30

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