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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.82, 5,002.26 and 1,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.82, 5,002.26 and 1,483.58 is: 2,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.82 : 5,002.26 = 1,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.82/5,002.26 = 1,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.82x = 5,002.26 × 1,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.82x = 7,421,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,252.89/3,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.72

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