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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.62, 3,702.24 and 1,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.62, 3,702.24 and 1,168.92 is: 1,753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.62 : 3,702.24 = 1,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.62/3,702.24 = 1,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.62x = 3,702.24 × 1,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.62x = 4,327,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,622.38/2,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.76

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