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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.10, 2,885.71 and 1,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.10, 2,885.71 and 1,159.60 is: 1,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.10 : 2,885.71 = 1,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.10/2,885.71 = 1,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.10x = 2,885.71 × 1,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.10x = 3,346,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,269.32/2,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.24

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