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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.50, 3,703.07 and 1,168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.50, 3,703.07 and 1,168.97 is: 1,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.50 : 3,703.07 = 1,168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.50/3,703.07 = 1,168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.50x = 3,703.07 × 1,168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.50x = 4,328,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,777.74/2,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.32

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