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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.58, 3,496.11 and 1,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.58, 3,496.11 and 1,159.01 is: 1,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.58 : 3,496.11 = 1,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.58/3,496.11 = 1,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.58x = 3,496.11 × 1,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.58x = 4,052,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,026.45/2,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.89

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