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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.35, 3,404.99 and 1,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.35, 3,404.99 and 1,174.48 is: 1,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.35 : 3,404.99 = 1,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.35/3,404.99 = 1,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.35x = 3,404.99 × 1,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.35x = 3,999,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,092.66/2,269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.22

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