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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.78, 4,999.35 and 1,484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.78, 4,999.35 and 1,484.03 is: 2,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.78 : 4,999.35 = 1,484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.78/4,999.35 = 1,484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.78x = 4,999.35 × 1,484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.78x = 7,419,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,166.32/3,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.12

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