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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.11, 3,691.93 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.11, 3,691.93 and 1,161.84 is: 1,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.11 : 3,691.93 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.11/3,691.93 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.11x = 3,691.93 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.11x = 4,289,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,445.07/2,463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.48

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