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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.84, 3,396.03 and 1,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.84, 3,396.03 and 1,169.61 is: 1,753.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.84 : 3,396.03 = 1,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.84/3,396.03 = 1,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.84x = 3,396.03 × 1,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.84x = 3,972,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,013.53/2,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.00

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