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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.22, 2,884.51 and 1,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.22, 2,884.51 and 1,158.72 is: 1,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.22 : 2,884.51 = 1,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.22/2,884.51 = 1,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.22x = 2,884.51 × 1,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.22x = 3,342,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,339.43/2,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.04

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