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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.51, 3,197.91 and 1,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.51, 3,197.91 and 1,373.34 is: 1,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.51 : 3,197.91 = 1,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.51/3,197.91 = 1,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.51x = 3,197.91 × 1,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.51x = 4,391,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,817.72/2,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.06

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