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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.41, 3,393.95 and 1,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.41, 3,393.95 and 1,166.09 is: 1,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.41 : 3,393.95 = 1,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.41/3,393.95 = 1,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.41x = 3,393.95 × 1,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.41x = 3,957,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,645.59/2,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.08

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