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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.84, 2,886.71 and 1,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.84, 2,886.71 and 1,147.64 is: 1,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.84 : 2,886.71 = 1,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.84/2,886.71 = 1,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.84x = 2,886.71 × 1,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.84x = 3,312,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,892.30/2,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.72

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