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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.48, 3,403.65 and 1,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.48, 3,403.65 and 1,171.55 is: 1,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.48 : 3,403.65 = 1,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.48/3,403.65 = 1,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.48x = 3,403.65 × 1,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.48x = 3,987,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,546.16/2,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.58

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