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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.24, 3,391.35 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.24, 3,391.35 and 1,167.24 is: 1,749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.24 : 3,391.35 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.24/3,391.35 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.24x = 3,391.35 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.24x = 3,958,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,519.37/2,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.82

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