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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.58, 4,995.40 and 1,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.58, 4,995.40 and 1,484.56 is: 2,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.58 : 4,995.40 = 1,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.58/4,995.40 = 1,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.58x = 4,995.40 × 1,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.58x = 7,415,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,971.02/3,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.29

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