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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.68, 4,997.16 and 1,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.68, 4,997.16 and 1,485.76 is: 2,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.68 : 4,997.16 = 1,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.68/4,997.16 = 1,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.68x = 4,997.16 × 1,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.68x = 7,424,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,580.44/3,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.14

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