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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.63, 3,697.38 and 1,166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.63, 3,697.38 and 1,166.06 is: 1,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.63 : 3,697.38 = 1,166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.63/3,697.38 = 1,166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.63x = 3,697.38 × 1,166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.63x = 4,311,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,376.17/2,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.30

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