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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.75, 2,883.86 and 1,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.75, 2,883.86 and 1,158.25 is: 1,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.75 : 2,883.86 = 1,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.75/2,883.86 = 1,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.75x = 2,883.86 × 1,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.75x = 3,340,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,230.85/2,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.39

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