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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.51, 3,397.56 and 1,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.51, 3,397.56 and 1,168.66 is: 1,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.51 : 3,397.56 = 1,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.51/3,397.56 = 1,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.51x = 3,397.56 × 1,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.51x = 3,970,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,569.64/2,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.17

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