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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.84, 3,403.03 and 1,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.84, 3,403.03 and 1,173.51 is: 1,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.84 : 3,403.03 = 1,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.84/3,403.03 = 1,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.84x = 3,403.03 × 1,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.84x = 3,993,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,472.72/2,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.36

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