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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.51, 3,217.52 and 1,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.51, 3,217.52 and 1,269.34 is: 1,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.51 : 3,217.52 = 1,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.51/3,217.52 = 1,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.51x = 3,217.52 × 1,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.51x = 4,084,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,126.84/2,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.71

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