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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.54, 4,985.82 and 1,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.54, 4,985.82 and 1,475.88 is: 2,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.54 : 4,985.82 = 1,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.54/4,985.82 = 1,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.54x = 4,985.82 × 1,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.54x = 7,358,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,472.02/3,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.38

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