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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.07, 3,586.81 and 1,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.07, 3,586.81 and 1,158.29 is: 1,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.07 : 3,586.81 = 1,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.07/3,586.81 = 1,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.07x = 3,586.81 × 1,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.07x = 4,154,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,566.15/2,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.81

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