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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.45, 4,830.45 and 999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.45, 4,830.45 and 999.23 is: 1,498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.45 : 4,830.45 = 999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.45/4,830.45 = 999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.45x = 4,830.45 × 999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.45x = 4,826,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,731.00/3,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.77

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