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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.36, 3,396.69 and 1,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.36, 3,396.69 and 1,167.51 is: 1,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.36 : 3,396.69 = 1,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.36/3,396.69 = 1,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.36x = 3,396.69 × 1,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.36x = 3,965,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,669.54/2,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.89

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