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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.47, 3,403.02 and 1,172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.47, 3,403.02 and 1,172.15 is: 1,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.47 : 3,403.02 = 1,172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.47/3,403.02 = 1,172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.47x = 3,403.02 × 1,172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.47x = 3,988,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,849.89/2,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.17

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