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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.38, 3,198.07 and 1,269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.38, 3,198.07 and 1,269.45 is: 1,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.38 : 3,198.07 = 1,269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.38/3,198.07 = 1,269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.38x = 3,198.07 × 1,269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.38x = 4,059,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,789.96/2,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.89

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