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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.16, 3,934.74 and 1,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.16, 3,934.74 and 1,161.92 is: 1,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.16 : 3,934.74 = 1,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.16/3,934.74 = 1,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.16x = 3,934.74 × 1,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.16x = 4,571,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,853.10/2,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.88

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