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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.83, 4,994.97 and 1,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.83, 4,994.97 and 1,481.26 is: 2,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.83 : 4,994.97 = 1,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.83/4,994.97 = 1,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.83x = 4,994.97 × 1,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.83x = 7,398,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,849.26/3,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.66

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