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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.31, 4,834.96 and 1,032.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.31, 4,834.96 and 1,032.21 is: 1,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.31 : 4,834.96 = 1,032.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.31/4,834.96 = 1,032.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.31x = 4,834.96 × 1,032.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.31x = 4,990,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,691.48/3,223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.32

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