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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.80, 3,388.98 and 1,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.80, 3,388.98 and 1,164.02 is: 1,745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.80 : 3,388.98 = 1,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.80/3,388.98 = 1,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.80x = 3,388.98 × 1,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.80x = 3,944,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,840.50/2,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.66

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