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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.80, 3,395.06 and 1,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.80, 3,395.06 and 1,166.46 is: 1,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.80 : 3,395.06 = 1,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.80/3,395.06 = 1,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.80x = 3,395.06 × 1,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.80x = 3,960,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,195.86/2,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.13

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