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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.49, 2,883.48 and 1,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.49, 2,883.48 and 1,145.29 is: 1,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.49 : 2,883.48 = 1,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.49/2,883.48 = 1,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.49x = 2,883.48 × 1,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.49x = 3,302,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,406.39/2,089.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.48

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