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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.26, 3,590.46 and 1,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.26, 3,590.46 and 1,159.23 is: 1,739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.26 : 3,590.46 = 1,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.26/3,590.46 = 1,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.26x = 3,590.46 × 1,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.26x = 4,162,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,150.99/2,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.12

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