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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.25, 3,197.81 and 1,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.25, 3,197.81 and 1,269.32 is: 1,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.25 : 3,197.81 = 1,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.25/3,197.81 = 1,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.25x = 3,197.81 × 1,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.25x = 4,059,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,044.19/2,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.66

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