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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.83, 4,995.90 and 1,481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.83, 4,995.90 and 1,481.11 is: 2,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.83 : 4,995.90 = 1,481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.83/4,995.90 = 1,481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.83x = 4,995.90 × 1,481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.83x = 7,399,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399,477.45/3,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.18

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