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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.94, 4,834.01 and 1,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.94, 4,834.01 and 1,031.54 is: 1,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.94 : 4,834.01 = 1,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.94/4,834.01 = 1,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.94x = 4,834.01 × 1,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.94x = 4,986,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,453.08/3,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.70

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