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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.24, 3,932.64 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.24, 3,932.64 and 1,162.08 is: 1,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.24 : 3,932.64 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.24/3,932.64 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.24x = 3,932.64 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.24x = 4,570,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,042.29/2,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.80

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