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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.85, 3,391.95 and 1,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.85, 3,391.95 and 1,166 is: 1,749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.85 : 3,391.95 = 1,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.85/3,391.95 = 1,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.85x = 3,391.95 × 1,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.85x = 3,955,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,013.70/2,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.35

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