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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.94, 3,702.23 and 1,168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.94, 3,702.23 and 1,168.41 is: 1,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.94 : 3,702.23 = 1,168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.94/3,702.23 = 1,168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.94x = 3,702.23 × 1,168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.94x = 4,325,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,725.48/2,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.48

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