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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.80, 4,411.77 and 2,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.80, 4,411.77 and 2,079.70 is: 2,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.80 : 4,411.77 = 2,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.80/4,411.77 = 2,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.80x = 4,411.77 × 2,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.80x = 9,175,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,158.07/3,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.21

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