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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.46, 4,831.35 and 1,488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.46, 4,831.35 and 1,488.22 is: 2,233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.46 : 4,831.35 = 1,488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.46/4,831.35 = 1,488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.46x = 4,831.35 × 1,488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.46x = 7,190,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,111.70/3,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.33

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