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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.83, 4,833.46 and 1,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.83, 4,833.46 and 1,031.11 is: 1,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.83 : 4,833.46 = 1,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.83/4,833.46 = 1,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.83x = 4,833.46 × 1,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.83x = 4,983,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,799.62/3,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.40

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