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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.24, 2,887.36 and 1,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.24, 2,887.36 and 1,160.76 is: 1,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.24 : 2,887.36 = 1,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.24/2,887.36 = 1,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.24x = 2,887.36 × 1,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.24x = 3,351,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,531.99/2,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.89

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