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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.44, 3,699.98 and 1,166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.44, 3,699.98 and 1,166.91 is: 1,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.44 : 3,699.98 = 1,166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.44/3,699.98 = 1,166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.44x = 3,699.98 × 1,166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.44x = 4,317,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,528.33/2,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.22

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