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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.95, 4,083.62 and 1,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.95, 4,083.62 and 1,162.89 is: 1,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.95 : 4,083.62 = 1,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.95/4,083.62 = 1,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.95x = 4,083.62 × 1,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.95x = 4,748,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,795.05/2,722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.99

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