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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.74, 4,996.55 and 1,481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.74, 4,996.55 and 1,481.05 is: 2,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.74 : 4,996.55 = 1,481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.74/4,996.55 = 1,481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.74x = 4,996.55 × 1,481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.74x = 7,400,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,140.38/3,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.44

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