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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.93, 2,337.96 and 1,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.93, 2,337.96 and 1,168.22 is: 1,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.93 : 2,337.96 = 1,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.93/2,337.96 = 1,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.93x = 2,337.96 × 1,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.93x = 2,731,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,261.86/1,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.13

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