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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.41, 3,197.97 and 1,269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.41, 3,197.97 and 1,269.45 is: 1,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.41 : 3,197.97 = 1,269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.41/3,197.97 = 1,269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.41x = 3,197.97 × 1,269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.41x = 4,059,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,663.02/2,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.81

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