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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.39, 4,999.77 and 1,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.39, 4,999.77 and 1,483.34 is: 2,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.39 : 4,999.77 = 1,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.39/4,999.77 = 1,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.39x = 4,999.77 × 1,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.39x = 7,416,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,333.83/3,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.53

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