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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.06, 4,838.04 and 1,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.06, 4,838.04 and 1,034.01 is: 1,551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.06 : 4,838.04 = 1,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.06/4,838.04 = 1,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.06x = 4,838.04 × 1,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.06x = 5,002,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,581.74/3,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.16

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