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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.38, 4,994.55 and 1,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.38, 4,994.55 and 1,479.60 is: 2,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.38 : 4,994.55 = 1,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.38/4,994.55 = 1,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.38x = 4,994.55 × 1,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.38x = 7,389,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,936.18/3,328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.28

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