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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.59, 3,392.60 and 1,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.59, 3,392.60 and 1,169.46 is: 1,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.59 : 3,392.60 = 1,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.59/3,392.60 = 1,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.59x = 3,392.60 × 1,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.59x = 3,967,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,504.15/2,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.43

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