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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.36, 3,932.04 and 1,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.36, 3,932.04 and 1,162 is: 1,743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.36 : 3,932.04 = 1,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.36/3,932.04 = 1,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.36x = 3,932.04 × 1,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.36x = 4,569,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,030.48/2,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.00

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