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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.62, 3,584.39 and 1,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.62, 3,584.39 and 1,157.14 is: 1,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.62 : 3,584.39 = 1,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.62/3,584.39 = 1,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.62x = 3,584.39 × 1,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.62x = 4,147,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,623.12/2,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.68

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