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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.68, 3,386.83 and 1,165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.68, 3,386.83 and 1,165.71 is: 1,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.68 : 3,386.83 = 1,165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.68/3,386.83 = 1,165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.68x = 3,386.83 × 1,165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.68x = 3,948,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,061.60/2,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.40

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