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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.17, 3,199.19 and 2,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.17, 3,199.19 and 2,068.07 is: 2,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.17 : 3,199.19 = 2,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.17/3,199.19 = 2,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.17x = 3,199.19 × 2,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.17x = 6,616,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,122.53/2,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.26

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