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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.06, 4,932.03 and 822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.06, 4,932.03 and 822.90 is: 1,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.06 : 4,932.03 = 822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.06/4,932.03 = 822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.06x = 4,932.03 × 822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.06x = 4,058,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,567.49/3,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.33

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