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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.84, 2,885.36 and 1,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.84, 2,885.36 and 1,159.34 is: 1,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.84 : 2,885.36 = 1,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.84/2,885.36 = 1,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.84x = 2,885.36 × 1,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.84x = 3,345,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,093.04/2,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.88

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