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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.81, 2,883.98 and 1,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.81, 2,883.98 and 1,145.59 is: 1,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.81 : 2,883.98 = 1,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.81/2,883.98 = 1,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.81x = 2,883.98 × 1,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.81x = 3,303,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,858.65/2,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.94

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