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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.83, 4,993.47 and 1,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.83, 4,993.47 and 1,480.26 is: 2,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.83 : 4,993.47 = 1,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.83/4,993.47 = 1,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.83x = 4,993.47 × 1,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.83x = 7,391,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,633.90/3,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.16

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