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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.80, 3,391.26 and 1,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.80, 3,391.26 and 1,167.40 is: 1,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.80 : 3,391.26 = 1,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.80/3,391.26 = 1,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.80x = 3,391.26 × 1,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.80x = 3,958,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,956.92/2,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.36

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