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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.55, 2,883.57 and 1,158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.55, 2,883.57 and 1,158.05 is: 1,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.55 : 2,883.57 = 1,158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.55/2,883.57 = 1,158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.55x = 2,883.57 × 1,158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.55x = 3,339,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,314.66/2,089.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.10

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