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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.40, 4,999.47 and 1,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.40, 4,999.47 and 1,482.94 is: 2,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.40 : 4,999.47 = 1,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.40/4,999.47 = 1,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.40x = 4,999.47 × 1,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.40x = 7,413,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,914.04/3,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.13

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