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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.90, 4,834.71 and 1,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.90, 4,834.71 and 1,030.86 is: 1,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.90 : 4,834.71 = 1,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.90/4,834.71 = 1,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.90x = 4,834.71 × 1,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.90x = 4,983,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,909.15/3,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.41

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