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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.85, 3,403.60 and 1,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.85, 3,403.60 and 1,172.52 is: 1,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.85 : 3,403.60 = 1,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.85/3,403.60 = 1,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.85x = 3,403.60 × 1,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.85x = 3,990,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,783.21/2,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.72

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