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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.36, 4,838.76 and 1,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.36, 4,838.76 and 1,034.07 is: 1,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.36 : 4,838.76 = 1,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.36/4,838.76 = 1,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.36x = 4,838.76 × 1,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.36x = 5,003,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,616.55/3,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.34

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