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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.97, 3,584.23 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.97, 3,584.23 and 1,157.76 is: 1,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.97 : 3,584.23 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.97/3,584.23 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.97x = 3,584.23 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.97x = 4,149,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,675.23/2,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.11

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