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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.99, 4,790.05 and 1,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.99, 4,790.05 and 1,551.08 is: 2,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.99 : 4,790.05 = 1,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.99/4,790.05 = 1,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.99x = 4,790.05 × 1,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.99x = 7,429,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,750.75/3,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.26

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