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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.12, 3,701.30 and 1,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.12, 3,701.30 and 1,168.24 is: 1,752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.12 : 3,701.30 = 1,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.12/3,701.30 = 1,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.12x = 3,701.30 × 1,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.12x = 4,324,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,006.71/2,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.65

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