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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.11, 3,197.61 and 1,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.11, 3,197.61 and 1,254.88 is: 1,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.11 : 3,197.61 = 1,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.11/3,197.61 = 1,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.11x = 3,197.61 × 1,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.11x = 4,012,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,631.30/2,317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.74

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