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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.94, 2,886.91 and 1,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.94, 2,886.91 and 1,160.44 is: 1,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.94 : 2,886.91 = 1,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.94/2,886.91 = 1,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.94x = 2,886.91 × 1,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.94x = 3,350,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,075.72/2,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.42

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