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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.48, 3,837.36 and 1,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.48, 3,837.36 and 1,153.92 is: 1,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.48 : 3,837.36 = 1,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.48/3,837.36 = 1,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.48x = 3,837.36 × 1,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.48x = 4,428,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,006.45/2,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.72

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