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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.88, 3,394.23 and 1,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.88, 3,394.23 and 1,166.92 is: 1,748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.88 : 3,394.23 = 1,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.88/3,394.23 = 1,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.88x = 3,394.23 × 1,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.88x = 3,960,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,794.87/2,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.79

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