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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.08, 3,695.92 and 1,164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.08, 3,695.92 and 1,164.88 is: 1,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.08 : 3,695.92 = 1,164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.08/3,695.92 = 1,164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.08x = 3,695.92 × 1,164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.08x = 4,305,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,303.29/2,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.81

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