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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.76, 3,590.76 and 1,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.76, 3,590.76 and 1,160.72 is: 1,741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.76 : 3,590.76 = 1,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.76/3,590.76 = 1,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.76x = 3,590.76 × 1,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.76x = 4,167,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,866.95/2,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.87

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