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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.82, 5,003.76 and 1,484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.82, 5,003.76 and 1,484.58 is: 2,228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.82 : 5,003.76 = 1,484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.82/5,003.76 = 1,484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.82x = 5,003.76 × 1,484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.82x = 7,428,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,482.02/3,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.22

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