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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.88, 4,996.80 and 1,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.88, 4,996.80 and 1,481.12 is: 2,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.88 : 4,996.80 = 1,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.88/4,996.80 = 1,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.88x = 4,996.80 × 1,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.88x = 7,400,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,860.42/3,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.56

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