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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.44, 3,389.08 and 1,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.44, 3,389.08 and 1,163.52 is: 1,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.44 : 3,389.08 = 1,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.44/3,389.08 = 1,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.44x = 3,389.08 × 1,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.44x = 3,943,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,262.36/2,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.70

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