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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.15, 3,586.59 and 1,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.15, 3,586.59 and 1,158.33 is: 1,737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.15 : 3,586.59 = 1,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.15/3,586.59 = 1,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.15x = 3,586.59 × 1,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.15x = 4,154,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,454.79/2,391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.43

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