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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.89, 3,197.28 and 1,268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.89, 3,197.28 and 1,268.93 is: 1,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.89 : 3,197.28 = 1,268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.89/3,197.28 = 1,268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.89x = 3,197.28 × 1,268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.89x = 4,057,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,124.51/2,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.11

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