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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.34, 2,885.97 and 1,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.34, 2,885.97 and 1,159.90 is: 1,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.34 : 2,885.97 = 1,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.34/2,885.97 = 1,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.34x = 2,885.97 × 1,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.34x = 3,347,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,436.60/2,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.62

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