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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.04, 2,885.60 and 1,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.04, 2,885.60 and 1,159.52 is: 1,600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.04 : 2,885.60 = 1,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.04/2,885.60 = 1,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.04x = 2,885.60 × 1,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.04x = 3,345,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,910.91/2,091.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.12

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