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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.80, 4,794.88 and 1,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.80, 4,794.88 and 1,553.91 is: 2,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.80 : 4,794.88 = 1,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.80/4,794.88 = 1,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.80x = 4,794.88 × 1,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.80x = 7,450,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,811.98/3,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.98

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