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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.48, 3,198.14 and 1,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.48, 3,198.14 and 1,269.52 is: 1,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.48 : 3,198.14 = 1,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.48/3,198.14 = 1,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.48x = 3,198.14 × 1,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.48x = 4,060,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,102.69/2,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.95

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