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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.22, 3,697.30 and 1,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.22, 3,697.30 and 1,166.78 is: 1,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.22 : 3,697.30 = 1,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.22/3,697.30 = 1,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.22x = 3,697.30 × 1,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.22x = 4,313,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,935.69/2,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.63

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