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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.70, 2,376.08 and 1,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.70, 2,376.08 and 1,238.20 is: 1,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.70 : 2,376.08 = 1,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.70/2,376.08 = 1,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.70x = 2,376.08 × 1,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.70x = 2,942,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,062.26/1,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.37

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