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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.67, 4,835.98 and 1,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.67, 4,835.98 and 1,032.94 is: 1,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.67 : 4,835.98 = 1,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.67/4,835.98 = 1,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.67x = 4,835.98 × 1,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.67x = 4,995,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,277.18/3,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.08

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