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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.40, 3,390.90 and 1,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.40, 3,390.90 and 1,166.20 is: 1,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.40 : 3,390.90 = 1,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.40/3,390.90 = 1,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.40x = 3,390.90 × 1,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.40x = 3,954,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,467.58/2,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.91

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