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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.64, 3,702.38 and 1,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.64, 3,702.38 and 1,169 is: 1,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.64 : 3,702.38 = 1,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.64/3,702.38 = 1,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.64x = 3,702.38 × 1,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.64x = 4,328,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,082.22/2,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.65

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