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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.03, 3,197.73 and 1,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.03, 3,197.73 and 1,373.13 is: 1,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.03 : 3,197.73 = 1,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.03/3,197.73 = 1,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.03x = 3,197.73 × 1,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.03x = 4,390,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,898.99/2,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.05

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