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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.14, 4,792.21 and 1,347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.14, 4,792.21 and 1,347.76 is: 2,020.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.14 : 4,792.21 = 1,347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.14/4,792.21 = 1,347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.14x = 4,792.21 × 1,347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.14x = 6,458,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,732.20/3,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.16

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