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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.27, 4,550.10 and 1,970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.27, 4,550.10 and 1,970.19 is: 2,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.27 : 4,550.10 = 1,970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.27/4,550.10 = 1,970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.27x = 4,550.10 × 1,970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.27x = 8,964,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,561.52/3,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.78

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