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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.14, 2,885.72 and 1,146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.14, 2,885.72 and 1,146.93 is: 1,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.14 : 2,885.72 = 1,146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.14/2,885.72 = 1,146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.14x = 2,885.72 × 1,146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.14x = 3,309,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,718.84/2,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.74

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