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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.16, 4,408.20 and 1,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.16, 4,408.20 and 1,797 is: 2,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.16 : 4,408.20 = 1,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.16/4,408.20 = 1,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.16x = 4,408.20 × 1,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.16x = 7,921,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,535.40/3,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.01

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