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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.67, 4,831.65 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.67, 4,831.65 and 1,030.14 is: 1,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.67 : 4,831.65 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.67/4,831.65 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.67x = 4,831.65 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.67x = 4,977,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,275.93/3,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.46

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