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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.36, 2,434.32 and 1,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.36, 2,434.32 and 1,161.44 is: 1,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.36 : 2,434.32 = 1,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.36/2,434.32 = 1,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.36x = 2,434.32 × 1,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.36x = 2,827,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,316.62/1,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.72

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