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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.32, 3,197.84 and 1,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.32, 3,197.84 and 1,269.36 is: 1,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.32 : 3,197.84 = 1,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.32/3,197.84 = 1,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.32x = 3,197.84 × 1,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.32x = 4,059,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,203.84/2,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.68

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