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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.82, 4,835.65 and 1,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.82, 4,835.65 and 1,033.05 is: 1,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.82 : 4,835.65 = 1,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.82/4,835.65 = 1,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.82x = 4,835.65 × 1,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.82x = 4,995,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,468.23/3,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.59

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