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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.90, 3,198.66 and 1,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.90, 3,198.66 and 1,269.94 is: 1,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.90 : 3,198.66 = 1,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.90/3,198.66 = 1,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.90x = 3,198.66 × 1,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.90x = 4,062,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,106.28/2,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.49

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