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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.46, 3,396.15 and 1,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.46, 3,396.15 and 1,168.26 is: 1,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.46 : 3,396.15 = 1,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.46/3,396.15 = 1,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.46x = 3,396.15 × 1,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.46x = 3,967,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,586.20/2,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.11

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