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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.82, 4,834.33 and 1,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.82, 4,834.33 and 1,533.86 is: 2,300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.82 : 4,834.33 = 1,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.82/4,834.33 = 1,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.82x = 4,834.33 × 1,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.82x = 7,415,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,161.24/3,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.83

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