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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.52, 4,914.62 and 1,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.52, 4,914.62 and 1,197.20 is: 1,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.52 : 4,914.62 = 1,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.52/4,914.62 = 1,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.52x = 4,914.62 × 1,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.52x = 5,883,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,783.06/3,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.19

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