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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.77, 4,834.92 and 1,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.77, 4,834.92 and 1,031.52 is: 1,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.77 : 4,834.92 = 1,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.77/4,834.92 = 1,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.77x = 4,834.92 × 1,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.77x = 4,987,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,316.68/3,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.53

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