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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.69, 3,701.86 and 1,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.69, 3,701.86 and 1,168.16 is: 1,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.69 : 3,701.86 = 1,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.69/3,701.86 = 1,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.69x = 3,701.86 × 1,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.69x = 4,324,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,361.86/2,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.10

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