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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.27, 3,694.56 and 1,166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.27, 3,694.56 and 1,166.65 is: 1,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.27 : 3,694.56 = 1,166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.27/3,694.56 = 1,166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.27x = 3,694.56 × 1,166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.27x = 4,310,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,258.42/2,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.10

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