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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.96, 3,404.12 and 1,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.96, 3,404.12 and 1,174.11 is: 1,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.96 : 3,404.12 = 1,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.96/3,404.12 = 1,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.96x = 3,404.12 × 1,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.96x = 3,996,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,805.46/2,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.51

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