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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.84, 4,795.53 and 1,347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.84, 4,795.53 and 1,347.61 is: 2,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.84 : 4,795.53 = 1,347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.84/4,795.53 = 1,347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.84x = 4,795.53 × 1,347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.84x = 6,462,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,504.18/3,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.53

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