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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.97, 3,703.91 and 1,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.97, 3,703.91 and 1,170.44 is: 1,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.97 : 3,703.91 = 1,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.97/3,703.91 = 1,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.97x = 3,703.91 × 1,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.97x = 4,335,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,204.42/2,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.88

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