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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.72, 3,393.46 and 1,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.72, 3,393.46 and 1,167.79 is: 1,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.72 : 3,393.46 = 1,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.72/3,393.46 = 1,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.72x = 3,393.46 × 1,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.72x = 3,962,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,842.81/2,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.59

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