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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.19, 4,788.83 and 1,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.19, 4,788.83 and 1,550.28 is: 2,322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.19 : 4,788.83 = 1,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.19/4,788.83 = 1,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.19x = 4,788.83 × 1,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.19x = 7,424,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,013.55/3,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.04

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