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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.78, 4,550.82 and 1,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.78, 4,550.82 and 1,970.70 is: 2,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.78 : 4,550.82 = 1,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.78/4,550.82 = 1,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.78x = 4,550.82 × 1,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.78x = 8,968,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,300.97/3,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.50

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