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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.32, 3,703.39 and 1,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.32, 3,703.39 and 1,168.88 is: 1,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.32 : 3,703.39 = 1,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.32/3,703.39 = 1,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.32x = 3,703.39 × 1,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.32x = 4,328,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,797.06/2,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.74

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