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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.75, 4,550.49 and 1,971.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.75, 4,550.49 and 1,971.19 is: 2,720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.75 : 4,550.49 = 1,971.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.75/4,550.49 = 1,971.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.75x = 4,550.49 × 1,971.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.75x = 8,969,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,880.38/3,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.00

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