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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.30, 3,197.75 and 1,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.30, 3,197.75 and 1,373.18 is: 1,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.30 : 3,197.75 = 1,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.30/3,197.75 = 1,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.30x = 3,197.75 × 1,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.30x = 4,391,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,087.47/2,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.91

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