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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.54, 3,579.30 and 1,154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.54, 3,579.30 and 1,154.49 is: 1,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.54 : 3,579.30 = 1,154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.54/3,579.30 = 1,154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.54x = 3,579.30 × 1,154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.54x = 4,132,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,266.06/2,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.04

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