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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.66, 3,397.10 and 1,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.66, 3,397.10 and 1,171.16 is: 1,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.66 : 3,397.10 = 1,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.66/3,397.10 = 1,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.66x = 3,397.10 × 1,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.66x = 3,978,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,550.27/2,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.80

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