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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.82, 3,701.13 and 1,168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.82, 3,701.13 and 1,168.39 is: 1,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.82 : 3,701.13 = 1,168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.82/3,701.13 = 1,168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.82x = 3,701.13 × 1,168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.82x = 4,324,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,363.28/2,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.01

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