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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.66, 4,415.51 and 2,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.66, 4,415.51 and 2,151.33 is: 2,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.66 : 4,415.51 = 2,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.66/4,415.51 = 2,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.66x = 4,415.51 × 2,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.66x = 9,499,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499,208.37/3,198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.75

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