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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.67, 3,197.00 and 1,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.67, 3,197.00 and 1,268.73 is: 1,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.67 : 3,197.00 = 1,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.67/3,197.00 = 1,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.67x = 3,197.00 × 1,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.67x = 4,056,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,132.98/2,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.85

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