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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.16, 3,197.68 and 1,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.16, 3,197.68 and 1,254.93 is: 1,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.16 : 3,197.68 = 1,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.16/3,197.68 = 1,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.16x = 3,197.68 × 1,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.16x = 4,012,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,864.56/2,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.81

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