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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.62, 3,581.16 and 1,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.62, 3,581.16 and 1,154.02 is: 1,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.62 : 3,581.16 = 1,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.62/3,581.16 = 1,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.62x = 3,581.16 × 1,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.62x = 4,132,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,730.26/2,387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.90

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