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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.16, 3,197.70 and 1,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.16, 3,197.70 and 1,269.24 is: 1,751.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.16 : 3,197.70 = 1,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.16/3,197.70 = 1,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.16x = 3,197.70 × 1,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.16x = 4,058,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,648.75/2,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.56

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