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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.86, 3,588.45 and 1,076.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.86, 3,588.45 and 1,076.58 is: 1,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.86 : 3,588.45 = 1,076.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.86/3,588.45 = 1,076.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.86x = 3,588.45 × 1,076.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.86x = 3,863,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,253.50/2,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.49

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