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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.85, 2,885.40 and 1,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.85, 2,885.40 and 1,146.69 is: 1,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.85 : 2,885.40 = 1,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.85/2,885.40 = 1,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.85x = 2,885.40 × 1,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.85x = 3,308,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,659.33/2,090.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.45

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