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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.90, 2,886.72 and 1,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.90, 2,886.72 and 1,147.68 is: 1,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.90 : 2,886.72 = 1,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.90/2,886.72 = 1,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.90x = 2,886.72 × 1,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.90x = 3,313,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,030.81/2,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.74

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