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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.34, 4,832.98 and 1,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.34, 4,832.98 and 1,348.14 is: 2,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.34 : 4,832.98 = 1,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.34/4,832.98 = 1,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.34x = 4,832.98 × 1,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.34x = 6,515,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,533.66/3,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.62

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