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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.21, 4,999.49 and 1,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.21, 4,999.49 and 1,483.16 is: 2,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.21 : 4,999.49 = 1,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.21/4,999.49 = 1,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.21x = 4,999.49 × 1,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.21x = 7,415,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,011.18/3,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.26

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