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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.26, 4,990.91 and 1,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.26, 4,990.91 and 1,477.88 is: 2,216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.26 : 4,990.91 = 1,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.26/4,990.91 = 1,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.26x = 4,990.91 × 1,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.26x = 7,375,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,933.73/3,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.82

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