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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.39, 3,936.47 and 1,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.39, 3,936.47 and 1,162.69 is: 1,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.39 : 3,936.47 = 1,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.39/3,936.47 = 1,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.39x = 3,936.47 × 1,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.39x = 4,576,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,878.65/2,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.64

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