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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.65, 4,834.59 and 1,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.65, 4,834.59 and 1,030.79 is: 1,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.65 : 4,834.59 = 1,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.65/4,834.59 = 1,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.65x = 4,834.59 × 1,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.65x = 4,983,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,459.11/3,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.38

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