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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.74, 3,931.35 and 1,161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.74, 3,931.35 and 1,161.71 is: 1,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.74 : 3,931.35 = 1,161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.74/3,931.35 = 1,161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.74x = 3,931.35 × 1,161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.74x = 4,567,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,088.61/2,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.34

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