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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.73, 4,995.78 and 1,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.73, 4,995.78 and 1,480.68 is: 2,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.73 : 4,995.78 = 1,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.73/4,995.78 = 1,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.73x = 4,995.78 × 1,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.73x = 7,397,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397,151.53/3,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.55

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