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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.94, 4,832.82 and 1,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.94, 4,832.82 and 1,030.80 is: 1,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.94 : 4,832.82 = 1,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.94/4,832.82 = 1,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.94x = 4,832.82 × 1,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.94x = 4,981,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,670.86/3,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.17

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