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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.75, 3,585.97 and 1,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.75, 3,585.97 and 1,158.48 is: 1,736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.75 : 3,585.97 = 1,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.75/3,585.97 = 1,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.75x = 3,585.97 × 1,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.75x = 4,154,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,274.53/2,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.19

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