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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.84, 4,832.22 and 1,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.84, 4,832.22 and 1,030.26 is: 1,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.84 : 4,832.22 = 1,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.84/4,832.22 = 1,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.84x = 4,832.22 × 1,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.84x = 4,978,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,442.98/3,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.22

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