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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.41, 3,497.68 and 1,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.41, 3,497.68 and 1,162.02 is: 1,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.41 : 3,497.68 = 1,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.41/3,497.68 = 1,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.41x = 3,497.68 × 1,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.41x = 4,064,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,374.11/2,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.56

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