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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.92, 2,885.34 and 1,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.92, 2,885.34 and 1,159.42 is: 1,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.92 : 2,885.34 = 1,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.92/2,885.34 = 1,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.92x = 2,885.34 × 1,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.92x = 3,345,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,320.90/2,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.93

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