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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.02, 4,002.36 and 1,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.02, 4,002.36 and 1,168.12 is: 1,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.02 : 4,002.36 = 1,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.02/4,002.36 = 1,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.02x = 4,002.36 × 1,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.02x = 4,675,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,236.76/2,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.67

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