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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.09, 3,394.85 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.09, 3,394.85 and 1,170.96 is: 1,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.09 : 3,394.85 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.09/3,394.85 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.09x = 3,394.85 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.09x = 3,975,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,227.70/2,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.68

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