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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.70, 4,796.74 and 1,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.70, 4,796.74 and 1,346.96 is: 2,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.70 : 4,796.74 = 1,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.70/4,796.74 = 1,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.70x = 4,796.74 × 1,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.70x = 6,461,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,016.91/3,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.52

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