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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.31, 3,403.32 and 1,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.31, 3,403.32 and 1,171.99 is: 1,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.31 : 3,403.32 = 1,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.31/3,403.32 = 1,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.31x = 3,403.32 × 1,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.31x = 3,988,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,657.01/2,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.43

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