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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.24, 4,837.86 and 1,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.24, 4,837.86 and 1,034.19 is: 1,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.24 : 4,837.86 = 1,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.24/4,837.86 = 1,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.24x = 4,837.86 × 1,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.24x = 5,003,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,266.43/3,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.29

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