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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.88, 3,198.74 and 1,270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.88, 3,198.74 and 1,270.01 is: 1,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.88 : 3,198.74 = 1,270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.88/3,198.74 = 1,270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.88x = 3,198.74 × 1,270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.88x = 4,062,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,409.44/2,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.64

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