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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.02, 4,797.40 and 1,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.02, 4,797.40 and 1,348.02 is: 2,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.02 : 4,797.40 = 1,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.02/4,797.40 = 1,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.02x = 4,797.40 × 1,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.02x = 6,466,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,991.15/3,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.82

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