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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.83, 4,788.70 and 2,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.83, 4,788.70 and 2,024.28 is: 3,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.83 : 4,788.70 = 2,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.83/4,788.70 = 2,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.83x = 4,788.70 × 2,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.83x = 9,693,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,664.58/3,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.33

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