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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.06, 3,481.59 and 1,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.06, 3,481.59 and 1,166 is: 1,749

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.06 : 3,481.59 = 1,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.06/3,481.59 = 1,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.06x = 3,481.59 × 1,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.06x = 4,059,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,533.94/2,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749

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