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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.19, 2,885.88 and 1,147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.19, 2,885.88 and 1,147.07 is: 1,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.19 : 2,885.88 = 1,147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.19/2,885.88 = 1,147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.19x = 2,885.88 × 1,147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.19x = 3,310,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,297.45/2,091.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.98

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