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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.10, 3,592.98 and 1,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.10, 3,592.98 and 1,161.48 is: 1,742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.10 : 3,592.98 = 1,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.10/3,592.98 = 1,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.10x = 3,592.98 × 1,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.10x = 4,173,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,174.41/2,395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.38

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