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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.22, 3,688.47 and 1,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.22, 3,688.47 and 1,159.74 is: 1,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.22 : 3,688.47 = 1,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.22/3,688.47 = 1,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.22x = 3,688.47 × 1,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.22x = 4,277,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,666.20/2,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.32

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