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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.29, 3,396.53 and 1,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.29, 3,396.53 and 1,170.79 is: 1,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.29 : 3,396.53 = 1,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.29/3,396.53 = 1,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.29x = 3,396.53 × 1,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.29x = 3,976,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,617.79/2,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.23

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