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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.42, 2,886.12 and 1,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.42, 2,886.12 and 1,159.92 is: 1,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.42 : 2,886.12 = 1,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.42/2,886.12 = 1,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.42x = 2,886.12 × 1,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.42x = 3,347,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,668.31/2,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.67

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