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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.28, 3,934.78 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.28, 3,934.78 and 1,162.44 is: 1,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.28 : 3,934.78 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.28/3,934.78 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.28x = 3,934.78 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.28x = 4,573,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,945.66/2,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.26

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