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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.61, 4,992.59 and 1,478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.61, 4,992.59 and 1,478.55 is: 2,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.61 : 4,992.59 = 1,478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.61/4,992.59 = 1,478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.61x = 4,992.59 × 1,478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.61x = 7,381,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,808.05/3,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.35

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