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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.84, 3,586.60 and 1,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.84, 3,586.60 and 1,157.24 is: 1,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.84 : 3,586.60 = 1,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.84/3,586.60 = 1,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.84x = 3,586.60 × 1,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.84x = 4,150,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,539.05/2,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.02

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