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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.28, 3,694.68 and 1,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.28, 3,694.68 and 1,164.02 is: 1,744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.28 : 3,694.68 = 1,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.28/3,694.68 = 1,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.28x = 3,694.68 × 1,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.28x = 4,300,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,662.94/2,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.49

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