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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.83, 4,998.90 and 1,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.83, 4,998.90 and 1,483.11 is: 2,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.83 : 4,998.90 = 1,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.83/4,998.90 = 1,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.83x = 4,998.90 × 1,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.83x = 7,413,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,918.58/3,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.18

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