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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.91, 4,822.49 and 1,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.91, 4,822.49 and 1,023.42 is: 1,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.91 : 4,822.49 = 1,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.91/4,822.49 = 1,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.91x = 4,822.49 × 1,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.91x = 4,935,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,432.72/3,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.17

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