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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.15, 3,497.31 and 1,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.15, 3,497.31 and 1,161.77 is: 1,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.15 : 3,497.31 = 1,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.15/3,497.31 = 1,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.15x = 3,497.31 × 1,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.15x = 4,063,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,052.35/2,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.19

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