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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.53, 4,335.81 and 1,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.53, 4,335.81 and 1,158.75 is: 1,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.53 : 4,335.81 = 1,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.53/4,335.81 = 1,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.53x = 4,335.81 × 1,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.53x = 5,024,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,119.84/2,890.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.13

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