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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.25, 3,702.70 and 1,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.25, 3,702.70 and 1,168.72 is: 1,753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.25 : 3,702.70 = 1,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.25/3,702.70 = 1,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.25x = 3,702.70 × 1,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.25x = 4,327,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,413.70/2,467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.94

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