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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.13, 4,997.18 and 1,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.13, 4,997.18 and 1,481.35 is: 2,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.13 : 4,997.18 = 1,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.13/4,997.18 = 1,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.13x = 4,997.18 × 1,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.13x = 7,402,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,565.19/3,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.91

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