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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.98, 4,833.68 and 1,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.98, 4,833.68 and 1,030.93 is: 1,546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.98 : 4,833.68 = 1,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.98/4,833.68 = 1,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.98x = 4,833.68 × 1,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.98x = 4,983,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,168.48/3,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.62

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