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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222, 4,830.93 and 1,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222, 4,830.93 and 1,371.57 is: 2,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222 : 4,830.93 = 1,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222/4,830.93 = 1,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222x = 4,830.93 × 1,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222x = 6,625,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,958.66/3,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.47

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