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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.75, 3,402.89 and 1,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.75, 3,402.89 and 1,173.41 is: 1,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.75 : 3,402.89 = 1,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.75/3,402.89 = 1,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.75x = 3,402.89 × 1,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.75x = 3,992,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,988.68/2,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.22

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