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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.82, 4,794.60 and 1,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.82, 4,794.60 and 1,347.32 is: 2,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.82 : 4,794.60 = 1,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.82/4,794.60 = 1,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.82x = 4,794.60 × 1,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.82x = 6,459,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459,860.47/3,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.71

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