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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.33, 3,699.25 and 1,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.33, 3,699.25 and 1,170.17 is: 1,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.33 : 3,699.25 = 1,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.33/3,699.25 = 1,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.33x = 3,699.25 × 1,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.33x = 4,328,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,751.37/2,468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.72

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