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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.67, 3,386.54 and 1,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.67, 3,386.54 and 1,161.41 is: 1,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.67 : 3,386.54 = 1,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.67/3,386.54 = 1,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.67x = 3,386.54 × 1,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.67x = 3,933,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,147.39/2,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.12

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