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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.09, 3,690.38 and 1,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.09, 3,690.38 and 1,160.82 is: 1,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.09 : 3,690.38 = 1,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.09/3,690.38 = 1,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.09x = 3,690.38 × 1,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.09x = 4,283,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,861.11/2,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.93

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