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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.92, 4,839.82 and 1,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.92, 4,839.82 and 1,034.60 is: 1,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.92 : 4,839.82 = 1,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.92/4,839.82 = 1,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.92x = 4,839.82 × 1,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.92x = 5,007,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,277.77/3,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.20

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