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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.01, 2,885.46 and 1,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.01, 2,885.46 and 1,146.79 is: 1,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.01 : 2,885.46 = 1,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.01/2,885.46 = 1,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.01x = 2,885.46 × 1,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.01x = 3,309,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,016.67/2,091.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.50

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