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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.55, 4,833.08 and 1,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.55, 4,833.08 and 1,030.30 is: 1,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.55 : 4,833.08 = 1,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.55/4,833.08 = 1,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.55x = 4,833.08 × 1,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.55x = 4,979,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,514.75/3,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.69

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