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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.36, 3,932.08 and 1,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.36, 3,932.08 and 1,162.32 is: 1,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.36 : 3,932.08 = 1,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.36/3,932.08 = 1,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.36x = 3,932.08 × 1,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.36x = 4,570,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,335.23/2,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.17

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