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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.03, 3,595.92 and 1,164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.03, 3,595.92 and 1,164.43 is: 1,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.03 : 3,595.92 = 1,164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.03/3,595.92 = 1,164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.03x = 3,595.92 × 1,164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.03x = 4,187,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,197.13/2,401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.92

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