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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.92, 3,498.78 and 1,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.92, 3,498.78 and 1,161.92 is: 1,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.92 : 3,498.78 = 1,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.92/3,498.78 = 1,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.92x = 3,498.78 × 1,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.92x = 4,065,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,302.46/2,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.33

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