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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.39, 3,698.40 and 1,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.39, 3,698.40 and 1,166.14 is: 1,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.39 : 3,698.40 = 1,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.39/3,698.40 = 1,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.39x = 3,698.40 × 1,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.39x = 4,312,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,852.18/2,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.07

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