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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.35, 4,838.03 and 1,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.35, 4,838.03 and 1,034.25 is: 1,551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.35 : 4,838.03 = 1,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.35/4,838.03 = 1,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.35x = 4,838.03 × 1,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.35x = 5,003,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,740.31/3,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.38

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