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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.34, 4,796.82 and 1,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.34, 4,796.82 and 1,348.92 is: 2,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.34 : 4,796.82 = 1,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.34/4,796.82 = 1,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.34x = 4,796.82 × 1,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.34x = 6,470,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,526.43/3,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.72

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