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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.03, 4,795.97 and 1,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.03, 4,795.97 and 1,553.54 is: 2,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.03 : 4,795.97 = 1,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.03/4,795.97 = 1,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.03x = 4,795.97 × 1,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.03x = 7,450,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,699.49/3,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.78

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