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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.59, 3,586.22 and 1,156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.59, 3,586.22 and 1,156.98 is: 1,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.59 : 3,586.22 = 1,156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.59/3,586.22 = 1,156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.59x = 3,586.22 × 1,156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.59x = 4,149,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,203.33/2,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.64

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