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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.73, 3,578.59 and 1,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.73, 3,578.59 and 1,153.26 is: 1,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.73 : 3,578.59 = 1,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.73/3,578.59 = 1,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.73x = 3,578.59 × 1,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.73x = 4,127,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,046.14/2,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.89

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