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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.54, 2,884.98 and 1,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.54, 2,884.98 and 1,146.42 is: 1,582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.54 : 2,884.98 = 1,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.54/2,884.98 = 1,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.54x = 2,884.98 × 1,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.54x = 3,307,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,408.48/2,090.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.08

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