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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.63, 3,201.08 and 1,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.63, 3,201.08 and 1,271.69 is: 1,754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.63 : 3,201.08 = 1,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.63/3,201.08 = 1,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.63x = 3,201.08 × 1,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.63x = 4,070,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,781.43/2,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.93

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