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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.14, 3,591.21 and 1,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.14, 3,591.21 and 1,161.73 is: 1,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.14 : 3,591.21 = 1,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.14/3,591.21 = 1,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.14x = 3,591.21 × 1,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.14x = 4,172,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,016.39/2,394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.60

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