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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.29, 3,726.84 and 1,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.29, 3,726.84 and 1,169.42 is: 1,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.29 : 3,726.84 = 1,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.29/3,726.84 = 1,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.29x = 3,726.84 × 1,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.29x = 4,358,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,222.60/2,485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.61

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