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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.83, 3,198.62 and 1,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.83, 3,198.62 and 1,269.99 is: 1,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.83 : 3,198.62 = 1,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.83/3,198.62 = 1,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.83x = 3,198.62 × 1,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.83x = 4,062,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,209.06/2,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.59

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