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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.13, 3,196.29 and 1,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.13, 3,196.29 and 1,268.12 is: 1,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.13 : 3,196.29 = 1,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.13/3,196.29 = 1,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.13x = 3,196.29 × 1,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.13x = 4,053,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,292.02/2,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.03

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