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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.35, 3,198.02 and 1,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.35, 3,198.02 and 1,269.41 is: 1,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.35 : 3,198.02 = 1,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.35/3,198.02 = 1,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.35x = 3,198.02 × 1,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.35x = 4,059,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,576.23/2,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.82

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