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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.08, 4,996.16 and 1,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.08, 4,996.16 and 1,485.06 is: 2,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.08 : 4,996.16 = 1,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.08/4,996.16 = 1,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.08x = 4,996.16 × 1,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.08x = 7,419,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,589.94/3,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.05

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