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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.65, 4,831.56 and 1,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.65, 4,831.56 and 1,028.88 is: 1,543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.65 : 4,831.56 = 1,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.65/4,831.56 = 1,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.65x = 4,831.56 × 1,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.65x = 4,971,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,095.45/3,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.51

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