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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317, 3,197.46 and 1,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317, 3,197.46 and 1,269.07 is: 1,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317 : 3,197.46 = 1,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317/3,197.46 = 1,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317x = 3,197.46 × 1,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317x = 4,057,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,800.56/2,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.32

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