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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.04, 4,830.70 and 1,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.04, 4,830.70 and 1,029.32 is: 1,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.04 : 4,830.70 = 1,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.04/4,830.70 = 1,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.04x = 4,830.70 × 1,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.04x = 4,972,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,336.12/3,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.18

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