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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.73, 3,581.22 and 1,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.73, 3,581.22 and 1,155.81 is: 1,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.73 : 3,581.22 = 1,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.73/3,581.22 = 1,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.73x = 3,581.22 × 1,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.73x = 4,139,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,191.98/2,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.80

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