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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.23, 3,058.19 and 1,162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.23, 3,058.19 and 1,162.79 is: 1,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.23 : 3,058.19 = 1,162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.23/3,058.19 = 1,162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.23x = 3,058.19 × 1,162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.23x = 3,556,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,032.75/2,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.10

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