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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.06, 3,393.72 and 1,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.06, 3,393.72 and 1,165.68 is: 1,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.06 : 3,393.72 = 1,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.06/3,393.72 = 1,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.06x = 3,393.72 × 1,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.06x = 3,955,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,991.53/2,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.84

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