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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.98, 5,220.80 and 1,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.98, 5,220.80 and 1,014.82 is: 1,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.98 : 5,220.80 = 1,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.98/5,220.80 = 1,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.98x = 5,220.80 × 1,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.98x = 5,298,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,172.26/3,479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.47

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