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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.44, 4,995.24 and 1,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.44, 4,995.24 and 1,480.12 is: 2,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.44 : 4,995.24 = 1,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.44/4,995.24 = 1,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.44x = 4,995.24 × 1,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.44x = 7,393,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,554.63/3,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.66

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