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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.72, 3,694.68 and 1,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.72, 3,694.68 and 1,164.24 is: 1,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.72 : 3,694.68 = 1,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.72/3,694.68 = 1,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.72x = 3,694.68 × 1,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.72x = 4,301,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,494.24/2,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.81

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