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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091, 2,885.67 and 1,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091, 2,885.67 and 1,159.50 is: 1,600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091 : 2,885.67 = 1,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091/2,885.67 = 1,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091x = 2,885.67 × 1,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091x = 3,345,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,934.37/2,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.16

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