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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.81, 3,473.60 and 1,161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.81, 3,473.60 and 1,161.93 is: 1,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.81 : 3,473.60 = 1,161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.81/3,473.60 = 1,161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.81x = 3,473.60 × 1,161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.81x = 4,036,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,074.24/2,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.08

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