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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.62, 4,795.80 and 1,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.62, 4,795.80 and 1,465.84 is: 2,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.62 : 4,795.80 = 1,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.62/4,795.80 = 1,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.62x = 4,795.80 × 1,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.62x = 7,029,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,875.47/3,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.47

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