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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.35, 3,395.70 and 1,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.35, 3,395.70 and 1,168.50 is: 1,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.35 : 3,395.70 = 1,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.35/3,395.70 = 1,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.35x = 3,395.70 × 1,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.35x = 3,967,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,875.45/2,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.10

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