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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.29, 3,702 and 1,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.29, 3,702 and 1,168.67 is: 1,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.29 : 3,702 = 1,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.29/3,702 = 1,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.29x = 3,702 × 1,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.29x = 4,326,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,416.34/2,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.22

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