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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.81, 2,885.32 and 1,159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.81, 2,885.32 and 1,159.31 is: 1,599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.81 : 2,885.32 = 1,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.81/2,885.32 = 1,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.81x = 2,885.32 × 1,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.81x = 3,344,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,988.99/2,090.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.85

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