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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.67, 3,198.14 and 1,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.67, 3,198.14 and 1,373.33 is: 1,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.67 : 3,198.14 = 1,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.67/3,198.14 = 1,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.67x = 3,198.14 × 1,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.67x = 4,392,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,085.62/2,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.05

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