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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.66, 2,883.72 and 1,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.66, 2,883.72 and 1,145.51 is: 1,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.66 : 2,883.72 = 1,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.66/2,883.72 = 1,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.66x = 2,883.72 × 1,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.66x = 3,303,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,330.10/2,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.80

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