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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.82, 3,217.96 and 1,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.82, 3,217.96 and 1,269.66 is: 1,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.82 : 3,217.96 = 1,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.82/3,217.96 = 1,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.82x = 3,217.96 × 1,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.82x = 4,085,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,715.09/2,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.16

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