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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.39, 3,196.67 and 1,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.39, 3,196.67 and 1,268.52 is: 1,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.39 : 3,196.67 = 1,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.39/3,196.67 = 1,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.39x = 3,196.67 × 1,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.39x = 4,055,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,033.49/2,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.58

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