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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.73, 4,790.44 and 1,961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.73, 4,790.44 and 1,961.53 is: 2,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.73 : 4,790.44 = 1,961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.73/4,790.44 = 1,961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.73x = 4,790.44 × 1,961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.73x = 9,396,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,591.77/3,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.52

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