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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.39, 4,832.55 and 1,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.39, 4,832.55 and 1,030.59 is: 1,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.39 : 4,832.55 = 1,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.39/4,832.55 = 1,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.39x = 4,832.55 × 1,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.39x = 4,980,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,395.83/3,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.56

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