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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.57, 3,398.29 and 1,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.57, 3,398.29 and 1,169.63 is: 1,752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.57 : 3,398.29 = 1,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.57/3,398.29 = 1,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.57x = 3,398.29 × 1,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.57x = 3,974,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,722.02/2,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.86

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