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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.61, 2,883.62 and 1,145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.61, 2,883.62 and 1,145.38 is: 1,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.61 : 2,883.62 = 1,145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.61/2,883.62 = 1,145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.61x = 2,883.62 × 1,145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.61x = 3,302,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,826.26/2,089.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.59

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