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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.76, 2,885.26 and 1,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.76, 2,885.26 and 1,159.26 is: 1,599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.76 : 2,885.26 = 1,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.76/2,885.26 = 1,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.76x = 2,885.26 × 1,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.76x = 3,344,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,766.51/2,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.79

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