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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.96, 4,837.88 and 1,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.96, 4,837.88 and 1,034.17 is: 1,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.96 : 4,837.88 = 1,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.96/4,837.88 = 1,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.96x = 4,837.88 × 1,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.96x = 5,003,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,180.85/3,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.91

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