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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.95, 3,586.49 and 1,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.95, 3,586.49 and 1,158.13 is: 1,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.95 : 3,586.49 = 1,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.95/3,586.49 = 1,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.95x = 3,586.49 × 1,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.95x = 4,153,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,615.87/2,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.22

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