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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.46, 4,795.92 and 1,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.46, 4,795.92 and 1,117.11 is: 1,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.46 : 4,795.92 = 1,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.46/4,795.92 = 1,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.46x = 4,795.92 × 1,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.46x = 5,357,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,570.19/3,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.57

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