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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.04, 3,931.72 and 1,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.04, 3,931.72 and 1,163.24 is: 1,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.04 : 3,931.72 = 1,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.04/3,931.72 = 1,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.04x = 3,931.72 × 1,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.04x = 4,573,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,533.97/2,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.60

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