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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.24, 3,495.83 and 1,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.24, 3,495.83 and 1,163.12 is: 1,743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.24 : 3,495.83 = 1,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.24/3,495.83 = 1,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.24x = 3,495.83 × 1,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.24x = 4,066,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,069.79/2,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.42

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