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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.73, 3,401.80 and 1,157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.73, 3,401.80 and 1,157.47 is: 1,735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.73 : 3,401.80 = 1,157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.73/3,401.80 = 1,157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.73x = 3,401.80 × 1,157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.73x = 3,937,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,481.45/2,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.54

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