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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.48, 3,698.52 and 1,166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.48, 3,698.52 and 1,166.32 is: 1,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.48 : 3,698.52 = 1,166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.48/3,698.52 = 1,166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.48x = 3,698.52 × 1,166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.48x = 4,313,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,657.85/2,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.33

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