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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.43, 3,597.12 and 1,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.43, 3,597.12 and 1,166.43 is: 1,747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.43 : 3,597.12 = 1,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.43/3,597.12 = 1,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.43x = 3,597.12 × 1,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.43x = 4,195,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,788.68/2,400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.93

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