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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.12, 3,391.68 and 1,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.12, 3,391.68 and 1,164.80 is: 1,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.12 : 3,391.68 = 1,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.12/3,391.68 = 1,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.12x = 3,391.68 × 1,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.12x = 3,950,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,628.86/2,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.20

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