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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.86, 3,935.79 and 1,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.86, 3,935.79 and 1,162.62 is: 1,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.86 : 3,935.79 = 1,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.86/3,935.79 = 1,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.86x = 3,935.79 × 1,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.86x = 4,575,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,828.17/2,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.93

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