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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.21, 3,394.40 and 1,166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.21, 3,394.40 and 1,166.01 is: 1,749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.21 : 3,394.40 = 1,166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.21/3,394.40 = 1,166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.21x = 3,394.40 × 1,166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.21x = 3,957,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,898.51/2,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.57

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