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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.64, 3,198.33 and 1,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.64, 3,198.33 and 1,269.68 is: 1,752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.64 : 3,198.33 = 1,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.64/3,198.33 = 1,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.64x = 3,198.33 × 1,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.64x = 4,060,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,855.63/2,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.15

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