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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.92, 3,197.76 and 1,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.92, 3,197.76 and 1,619.70 is: 2,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.92 : 3,197.76 = 1,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.92/3,197.76 = 1,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.92x = 3,197.76 × 1,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.92x = 5,179,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,411.87/2,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.51

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