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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.43, 2,884.83 and 1,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.43, 2,884.83 and 1,158.93 is: 1,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.43 : 2,884.83 = 1,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.43/2,884.83 = 1,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.43x = 2,884.83 × 1,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.43x = 3,343,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,316.03/2,090.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.34

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