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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.63, 2,883.77 and 1,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.63, 2,883.77 and 1,145.44 is: 1,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.63 : 2,883.77 = 1,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.63/2,883.77 = 1,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.63x = 2,883.77 × 1,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.63x = 3,303,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,185.51/2,089.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.75

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