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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.04, 4,412.52 and 2,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.04, 4,412.52 and 2,002.20 is: 2,763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.04 : 4,412.52 = 2,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.04/4,412.52 = 2,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.04x = 4,412.52 × 2,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.04x = 8,834,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834,747.54/3,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.41

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