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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.07, 4,794.98 and 1,347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.07, 4,794.98 and 1,347.57 is: 2,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.07 : 4,794.98 = 1,347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.07/4,794.98 = 1,347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.07x = 4,794.98 × 1,347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.07x = 6,461,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,564.46/3,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.09

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