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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.37, 4,995.44 and 1,482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.37, 4,995.44 and 1,482.48 is: 2,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.37 : 4,995.44 = 1,482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.37/4,995.44 = 1,482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.37x = 4,995.44 × 1,482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.37x = 7,405,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,638.04/3,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.33

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