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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.16, 3,397.92 and 1,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.16, 3,397.92 and 1,171.80 is: 1,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.16 : 3,397.92 = 1,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.16/3,397.92 = 1,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.16x = 3,397.92 × 1,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.16x = 3,981,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,682.66/2,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.24

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