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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.98, 3,394.48 and 1,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.98, 3,394.48 and 1,167.68 is: 1,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.98 : 3,394.48 = 1,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.98/3,394.48 = 1,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.98x = 3,394.48 × 1,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.98x = 3,963,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,666.41/2,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.53

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