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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.67, 3,198.32 and 1,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.67, 3,198.32 and 1,295.63 is: 1,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.67 : 3,198.32 = 1,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.67/3,198.32 = 1,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.67x = 3,198.32 × 1,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.67x = 4,143,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,823.35/2,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.93

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