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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.08, 2,887.06 and 1,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.08, 2,887.06 and 1,160.58 is: 1,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.08 : 2,887.06 = 1,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.08/2,887.06 = 1,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.08x = 2,887.06 × 1,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.08x = 3,350,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,664.09/2,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.59

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