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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.93, 4,843.51 and 1,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.93, 4,843.51 and 1,148.92 is: 1,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.93 : 4,843.51 = 1,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.93/4,843.51 = 1,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.93x = 4,843.51 × 1,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.93x = 5,564,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,790.53/3,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.42

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