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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.18, 3,394.70 and 1,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.18, 3,394.70 and 1,137.04 is: 1,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.18 : 3,394.70 = 1,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.18/3,394.70 = 1,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.18x = 3,394.70 × 1,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.18x = 3,859,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,909.69/2,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.27

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