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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.07, 3,702.42 and 1,168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.07, 3,702.42 and 1,168.53 is: 1,753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.07 : 3,702.42 = 1,168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.07/3,702.42 = 1,168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.07x = 3,702.42 × 1,168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.07x = 4,326,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,383.00/2,467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.66

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