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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.46, 3,198.02 and 1,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.46, 3,198.02 and 1,269.53 is: 1,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.46 : 3,198.02 = 1,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.46/3,198.02 = 1,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.46x = 3,198.02 × 1,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.46x = 4,059,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,959.99/2,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.90

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