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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.10, 3,932.61 and 1,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.10, 3,932.61 and 1,160.32 is: 1,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.10 : 3,932.61 = 1,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.10/3,932.61 = 1,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.10x = 3,932.61 × 1,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.10x = 4,563,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,080.23/2,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.24

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