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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.82, 4,996.03 and 1,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.82, 4,996.03 and 1,484.18 is: 2,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.82 : 4,996.03 = 1,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.82/4,996.03 = 1,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.82x = 4,996.03 × 1,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.82x = 7,415,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,007.81/3,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.84

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