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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.02, 2,883.72 and 1,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.02, 2,883.72 and 1,158.52 is: 1,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.02 : 2,883.72 = 1,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.02/2,883.72 = 1,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.02x = 2,883.72 × 1,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.02x = 3,340,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,847.29/2,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.48

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