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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.22, 3,699.42 and 1,168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.22, 3,699.42 and 1,168.69 is: 1,752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.22 : 3,699.42 = 1,168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.22/3,699.42 = 1,168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.22x = 3,699.42 × 1,168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.22x = 4,323,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,475.16/2,467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.37

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