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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.06, 4,788.62 and 1,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.06, 4,788.62 and 1,550.13 is: 2,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.06 : 4,788.62 = 1,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.06/4,788.62 = 1,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.06x = 4,788.62 × 1,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.06x = 7,422,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,959.58/3,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.81

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