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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.31, 4,793.91 and 1,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.31, 4,793.91 and 1,348.87 is: 2,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.31 : 4,793.91 = 1,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.31/4,793.91 = 1,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.31x = 4,793.91 × 1,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.31x = 6,466,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,361.38/3,198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.81

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