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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.77, 4,833.36 and 1,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.77, 4,833.36 and 1,031.04 is: 1,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.77 : 4,833.36 = 1,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.77/4,833.36 = 1,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.77x = 4,833.36 × 1,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.77x = 4,983,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,387.49/3,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.31

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