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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.30, 4,991.82 and 1,478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.30, 4,991.82 and 1,478.82 is: 2,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.30 : 4,991.82 = 1,478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.30/4,991.82 = 1,478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.30x = 4,991.82 × 1,478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.30x = 7,382,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,003.25/3,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.62

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