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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.42, 3,591.14 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.42, 3,591.14 and 1,162.44 is: 1,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.42 : 3,591.14 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.42/3,591.14 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.42x = 3,591.14 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.42x = 4,174,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,478.97/2,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.97

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