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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.03, 4,705.51 and 797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.03, 4,705.51 and 797.02 is: 1,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.03 : 4,705.51 = 797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.03/4,705.51 = 797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.03x = 4,705.51 × 797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.03x = 3,750,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,385.58/3,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.52

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