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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.16, 4,410.98 and 2,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.16, 4,410.98 and 2,079.64 is: 2,869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.16 : 4,410.98 = 2,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.16/4,410.98 = 2,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.16x = 4,410.98 × 2,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.16x = 9,173,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,250.45/3,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.19

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