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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.35, 3,686.87 and 1,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.35, 3,686.87 and 1,162.39 is: 1,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.35 : 3,686.87 = 1,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.35/3,686.87 = 1,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.35x = 3,686.87 × 1,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.35x = 4,285,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,575.01/2,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.56

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