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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.75, 2,886.63 and 1,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.75, 2,886.63 and 1,160.25 is: 1,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.75 : 2,886.63 = 1,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.75/2,886.63 = 1,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.75x = 2,886.63 × 1,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.75x = 3,349,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,212.46/2,091.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.15

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