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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.45, 4,931.15 and 822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.45, 4,931.15 and 822.29 is: 1,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.45 : 4,931.15 = 822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.45/4,931.15 = 822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.45x = 4,931.15 × 822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.45x = 4,054,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,806.57/3,287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.42

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