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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.57, 4,832.26 and 1,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.57, 4,832.26 and 1,030.43 is: 1,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.57 : 4,832.26 = 1,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.57/4,832.26 = 1,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.57x = 4,832.26 × 1,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.57x = 4,979,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,278.93/3,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.61

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