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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.08, 3,486.66 and 1,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.08, 3,486.66 and 1,169.40 is: 1,752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.08 : 3,486.66 = 1,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.08/3,486.66 = 1,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.08x = 3,486.66 × 1,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.08x = 4,077,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,300.20/2,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.86

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