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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.13, 2,882.64 and 1,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.13, 2,882.64 and 1,459.88 is: 2,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.13 : 2,882.64 = 1,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.13/2,882.64 = 1,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.13x = 2,882.64 × 1,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.13x = 4,208,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,294.07/2,090.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.41

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