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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.76, 4,408.80 and 2,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.76, 4,408.80 and 2,147.52 is: 2,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.76 : 4,408.80 = 2,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.76/4,408.80 = 2,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.76x = 4,408.80 × 2,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.76x = 9,467,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,986.18/3,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.82

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