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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.16, 2,878.96 and 1,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.16, 2,878.96 and 1,154.64 is: 1,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.16 : 2,878.96 = 1,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.16/2,878.96 = 1,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.16x = 2,878.96 × 1,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.16x = 3,324,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,162.37/2,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.44

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