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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.02, 3,197.58 and 1,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.02, 3,197.58 and 1,269.12 is: 1,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.02 : 3,197.58 = 1,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.02/3,197.58 = 1,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.02x = 3,197.58 × 1,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.02x = 4,058,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,112.73/2,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.44

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