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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.71, 3,580.86 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.71, 3,580.86 and 1,155.52 is: 1,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.71 : 3,580.86 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.71/3,580.86 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.71x = 3,580.86 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.71x = 4,137,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,737.51/2,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.76

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