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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.23, 4,838.27 and 1,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.23, 4,838.27 and 1,033.19 is: 1,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.23 : 4,838.27 = 1,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.23/4,838.27 = 1,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.23x = 4,838.27 × 1,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.23x = 4,998,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,852.18/3,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.92

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