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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.43, 3,694.82 and 1,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.43, 3,694.82 and 1,164.38 is: 1,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.43 : 3,694.82 = 1,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.43/3,694.82 = 1,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.43x = 3,694.82 × 1,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.43x = 4,302,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,150.22/2,464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.70

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