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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.82, 3,695.49 and 1,163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.82, 3,695.49 and 1,163.94 is: 1,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.82 : 3,695.49 = 1,163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.82/3,695.49 = 1,163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.82x = 3,695.49 × 1,163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.82x = 4,301,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,328.63/2,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.51

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