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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.22, 3,934.68 and 1,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.22, 3,934.68 and 1,162.72 is: 1,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.22 : 3,934.68 = 1,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.22/3,934.68 = 1,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.22x = 3,934.68 × 1,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.22x = 4,574,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,931.13/2,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.68

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