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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.75, 4,833.87 and 1,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.75, 4,833.87 and 1,030.89 is: 1,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.75 : 4,833.87 = 1,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.75/4,833.87 = 1,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.75x = 4,833.87 × 1,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.75x = 4,983,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,188.24/3,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.25

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