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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.17, 3,933.27 and 1,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.17, 3,933.27 and 1,161.34 is: 1,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.17 : 3,933.27 = 1,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.17/3,933.27 = 1,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.17x = 3,933.27 × 1,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.17x = 4,567,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,853.95/2,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.01

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