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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.80, 2,893.20 and 1,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.80, 2,893.20 and 1,159.12 is: 1,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.80 : 2,893.20 = 1,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.80/2,893.20 = 1,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.80x = 2,893.20 × 1,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.80x = 3,353,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,565.98/1,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.68

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