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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.13, 2,883.20 and 1,157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.13, 2,883.20 and 1,157.63 is: 1,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.13 : 2,883.20 = 1,157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.13/2,883.20 = 1,157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.13x = 2,883.20 × 1,157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.13x = 3,337,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,658.61/2,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.63

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