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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.28, 3,403.08 and 1,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.28, 3,403.08 and 1,157.54 is: 1,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.28 : 3,403.08 = 1,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.28/3,403.08 = 1,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.28x = 3,403.08 × 1,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.28x = 3,939,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,184.21/2,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.41

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