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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.42, 3,386.10 and 1,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.42, 3,386.10 and 1,161.20 is: 1,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.42 : 3,386.10 = 1,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.42/3,386.10 = 1,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.42x = 3,386.10 × 1,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.42x = 3,931,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,939.32/2,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.78

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