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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.62, 3,592.96 and 1,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.62, 3,592.96 and 1,163.40 is: 1,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.62 : 3,592.96 = 1,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.62/3,592.96 = 1,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.62x = 3,592.96 × 1,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.62x = 4,180,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,033.28/2,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.14

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