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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.03, 2,885.56 and 1,146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.03, 2,885.56 and 1,146.77 is: 1,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.03 : 2,885.56 = 1,146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.03/2,885.56 = 1,146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.03x = 2,885.56 × 1,146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.03x = 3,309,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,077.99/2,091.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.51

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