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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.37, 3,578.83 and 1,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.37, 3,578.83 and 1,152.92 is: 1,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.37 : 3,578.83 = 1,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.37/3,578.83 = 1,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.37x = 3,578.83 × 1,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.37x = 4,126,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,104.68/2,385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.75

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