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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.20, 4,941.48 and 1,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.20, 4,941.48 and 1,347.17 is: 2,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.20 : 4,941.48 = 1,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.20/4,941.48 = 1,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.20x = 4,941.48 × 1,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.20x = 6,657,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,013.61/3,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.99

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