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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.22, 3,059.25 and 1,162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.22, 3,059.25 and 1,162.45 is: 1,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.22 : 3,059.25 = 1,162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.22/3,059.25 = 1,162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.22x = 3,059.25 × 1,162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.22x = 3,556,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,225.16/2,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.06

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