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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.77, 2,885.13 and 1,146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.77, 2,885.13 and 1,146.37 is: 1,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.77 : 2,885.13 = 1,146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.77/2,885.13 = 1,146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.77x = 2,885.13 × 1,146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.77x = 3,307,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,426.48/2,090.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.92

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