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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.22, 2,885.76 and 1,146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.22, 2,885.76 and 1,146.83 is: 1,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.22 : 2,885.76 = 1,146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.22/2,885.76 = 1,146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.22x = 2,885.76 × 1,146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.22x = 3,309,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,461.71/2,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.55

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