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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.96, 3,589.48 and 1,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.96, 3,589.48 and 1,160.14 is: 1,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.96 : 3,589.48 = 1,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.96/3,589.48 = 1,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.96x = 3,589.48 × 1,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.96x = 4,164,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,299.33/2,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.23

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