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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.56, 3,480.72 and 1,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.56, 3,480.72 and 1,166.68 is: 1,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.56 : 3,480.72 = 1,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.56/3,480.72 = 1,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.56x = 3,480.72 × 1,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.56x = 4,060,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,886.41/2,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.21

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