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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.93, 4,786.63 and 1,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.93, 4,786.63 and 1,713.44 is: 2,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.93 : 4,786.63 = 1,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.93/4,786.63 = 1,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.93x = 4,786.63 × 1,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.93x = 8,201,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,610.99/3,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.67

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