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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.66, 4,805.28 and 1,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.66, 4,805.28 and 1,971.26 is: 2,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.66 : 4,805.28 = 1,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.66/4,805.28 = 1,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.66x = 4,805.28 × 1,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.66x = 9,472,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472,456.25/3,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.76

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