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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.17, 2,887.28 and 1,148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.17, 2,887.28 and 1,148.00 is: 1,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.17 : 2,887.28 = 1,148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.17/2,887.28 = 1,148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.17x = 2,887.28 × 1,148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.17x = 3,314,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,577.26/2,092.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.28

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