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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.28, 2,885.90 and 1,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.28, 2,885.90 and 1,147.02 is: 1,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.28 : 2,885.90 = 1,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.28/2,885.90 = 1,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.28x = 2,885.90 × 1,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.28x = 3,310,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,185.02/2,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.85

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