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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.75, 2,885.22 and 1,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.75, 2,885.22 and 1,146.54 is: 1,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.75 : 2,885.22 = 1,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.75/2,885.22 = 1,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.75x = 2,885.22 × 1,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.75x = 3,308,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,020.14/2,090.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.22

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