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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.05, 4,347.68 and 1,166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.05, 4,347.68 and 1,166.67 is: 1,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.05 : 4,347.68 = 1,166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.05/4,347.68 = 1,166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.05x = 4,347.68 × 1,166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.05x = 5,072,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,301.99/2,898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.25

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