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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.82, 4,991.54 and 1,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.82, 4,991.54 and 1,481.18 is: 2,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.82 : 4,991.54 = 1,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.82/4,991.54 = 1,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.82x = 4,991.54 × 1,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.82x = 7,393,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,336.85/3,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.34

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