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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.25, 2,887.44 and 1,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.25, 2,887.44 and 1,160.75 is: 1,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.25 : 2,887.44 = 1,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.25/2,887.44 = 1,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.25x = 2,887.44 × 1,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.25x = 3,351,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,595.98/2,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.91

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