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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.36, 4,999.50 and 1,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.36, 4,999.50 and 1,484.04 is: 2,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.36 : 4,999.50 = 1,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.36/4,999.50 = 1,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.36x = 4,999.50 × 1,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.36x = 7,419,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,457.98/3,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.82

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