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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.53, 4,993.61 and 1,480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.53, 4,993.61 and 1,480.25 is: 2,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.53 : 4,993.61 = 1,480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.53/4,993.61 = 1,480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.53x = 4,993.61 × 1,480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.53x = 7,391,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,758.83/3,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.73

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