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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.42, 3,685.05 and 1,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.42, 3,685.05 and 1,159.26 is: 1,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.42 : 3,685.05 = 1,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.42/3,685.05 = 1,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.42x = 3,685.05 × 1,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.42x = 4,271,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,931.06/2,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.38

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