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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.81, 2,886.70 and 1,160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.81, 2,886.70 and 1,160.31 is: 1,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.81 : 2,886.70 = 1,160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.81/2,886.70 = 1,160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.81x = 2,886.70 × 1,160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.81x = 3,349,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,466.88/2,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.23

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