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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.68, 4,835.44 and 1,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.68, 4,835.44 and 1,032.56 is: 1,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.68 : 4,835.44 = 1,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.68/4,835.44 = 1,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.68x = 4,835.44 × 1,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.68x = 4,992,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,881.93/3,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.81

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