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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.68, 2,885.12 and 1,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.68, 2,885.12 and 1,159.18 is: 1,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.68 : 2,885.12 = 1,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.68/2,885.12 = 1,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.68x = 2,885.12 × 1,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.68x = 3,344,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,353.18/2,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.65

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