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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.84, 4,997.40 and 1,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.84, 4,997.40 and 1,482.12 is: 2,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.84 : 4,997.40 = 1,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.84/4,997.40 = 1,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.84x = 4,997.40 × 1,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.84x = 7,406,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406,746.49/3,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.69

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