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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.14, 3,197.07 and 1,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.14, 3,197.07 and 1,372.95 is: 1,894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.14 : 3,197.07 = 1,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.14/3,197.07 = 1,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.14x = 3,197.07 × 1,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.14x = 4,389,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,417.26/2,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.33

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