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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.68, 3,391.32 and 1,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.68, 3,391.32 and 1,168.72 is: 1,750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.68 : 3,391.32 = 1,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.68/3,391.32 = 1,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.68x = 3,391.32 × 1,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.68x = 3,963,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,503.51/2,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.91

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