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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.34, 4,946.56 and 1,565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.34, 4,946.56 and 1,565.02 is: 2,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.34 : 4,946.56 = 1,565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.34/4,946.56 = 1,565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.34x = 4,946.56 × 1,565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.34x = 7,741,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,465.33/3,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.79

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