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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.52, 3,683.82 and 1,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.52, 3,683.82 and 1,158.44 is: 1,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.52 : 3,683.82 = 1,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.52/3,683.82 = 1,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.52x = 3,683.82 × 1,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.52x = 4,267,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,484.44/2,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.91

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