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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.24, 3,485.84 and 1,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.24, 3,485.84 and 1,168 is: 1,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.24 : 3,485.84 = 1,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.24/3,485.84 = 1,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.24x = 3,485.84 × 1,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.24x = 4,071,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,461.12/2,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.25

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