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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.60, 4,834.26 and 1,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.60, 4,834.26 and 1,030.82 is: 1,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.60 : 4,834.26 = 1,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.60/4,834.26 = 1,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.60x = 4,834.26 × 1,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.60x = 4,983,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,251.89/3,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.35

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