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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.25, 3,393.29 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.25, 3,393.29 and 1,166.40 is: 1,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.25 : 3,393.29 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.25/3,393.29 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.25x = 3,393.29 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.25x = 3,957,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,936.37/2,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.01

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