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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.58, 2,886.54 and 1,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.58, 2,886.54 and 1,160.08 is: 1,601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.58 : 2,886.54 = 1,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.58/2,886.54 = 1,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.58x = 2,886.54 × 1,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.58x = 3,348,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,617.32/2,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.00

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