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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.28, 3,593.69 and 1,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.28, 3,593.69 and 1,164.07 is: 1,743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.28 : 3,593.69 = 1,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.28/3,593.69 = 1,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.28x = 3,593.69 × 1,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.28x = 4,183,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,306.72/2,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.57

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