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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.54, 3,936.67 and 1,162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.54, 3,936.67 and 1,162.35 is: 1,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.54 : 3,936.67 = 1,162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.54/3,936.67 = 1,162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.54x = 3,936.67 × 1,162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.54x = 4,575,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,762.88/2,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.12

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