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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.31, 2,883.28 and 1,145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.31, 2,883.28 and 1,145.09 is: 1,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.31 : 2,883.28 = 1,145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.31/2,883.28 = 1,145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.31x = 2,883.28 × 1,145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.31x = 3,301,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,615.10/2,089.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.24

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