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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.68, 3,199.56 and 1,433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.68, 3,199.56 and 1,433.97 is: 1,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.68 : 3,199.56 = 1,433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.68/3,199.56 = 1,433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.68x = 3,199.56 × 1,433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.68x = 4,588,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,073.05/2,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.60

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