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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.44, 3,702.98 and 1,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.44, 3,702.98 and 1,168.90 is: 1,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.44 : 3,702.98 = 1,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.44/3,702.98 = 1,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.44x = 3,702.98 × 1,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.44x = 4,328,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,413.32/2,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.21

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