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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.40, 3,587.37 and 1,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.40, 3,587.37 and 1,159.48 is: 1,739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.40 : 3,587.37 = 1,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.40/3,587.37 = 1,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.40x = 3,587.37 × 1,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.40x = 4,159,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,483.77/2,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.35

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