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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.06, 4,798.70 and 1,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.06, 4,798.70 and 1,966.87 is: 2,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.06 : 4,798.70 = 1,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.06/4,798.70 = 1,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.06x = 4,798.70 × 1,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.06x = 9,438,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,419.07/3,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.22

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