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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.76, 3,474.24 and 1,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.76, 3,474.24 and 1,162.88 is: 1,743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.76 : 3,474.24 = 1,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.76/3,474.24 = 1,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.76x = 3,474.24 × 1,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.76x = 4,040,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,124.21/2,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.12

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