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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.26, 3,404.07 and 1,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.26, 3,404.07 and 1,172.46 is: 1,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.26 : 3,404.07 = 1,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.26/3,404.07 = 1,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.26x = 3,404.07 × 1,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.26x = 3,991,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,135.91/2,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.56

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