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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.97, 3,397.71 and 1,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.97, 3,397.71 and 1,170.74 is: 1,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.97 : 3,397.71 = 1,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.97/3,397.71 = 1,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.97x = 3,397.71 × 1,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.97x = 3,977,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,818.02/2,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.69

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