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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.47, 3,217.47 and 1,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.47, 3,217.47 and 1,269.26 is: 1,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.47 : 3,217.47 = 1,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.47/3,217.47 = 1,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.47x = 3,217.47 × 1,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.47x = 4,083,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,789.88/2,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.60

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