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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.92, 3,500.28 and 1,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.92, 3,500.28 and 1,162.92 is: 1,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.92 : 3,500.28 = 1,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.92/3,500.28 = 1,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.92x = 3,500.28 × 1,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.92x = 4,070,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,545.62/2,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.83

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