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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.74, 2,886.54 and 1,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.74, 2,886.54 and 1,183.32 is: 1,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.74 : 2,886.54 = 1,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.74/2,886.54 = 1,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.74x = 2,886.54 × 1,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.74x = 3,415,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,700.51/2,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.95

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