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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.23, 3,497.35 and 1,161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.23, 3,497.35 and 1,161.87 is: 1,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.23 : 3,497.35 = 1,161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.23/3,497.35 = 1,161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.23x = 3,497.35 × 1,161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.23x = 4,063,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,465.31/2,331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.06

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