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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.28, 2,887.46 and 1,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.28, 2,887.46 and 1,160.80 is: 1,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.28 : 2,887.46 = 1,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.28/2,887.46 = 1,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.28x = 2,887.46 × 1,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.28x = 3,351,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,763.57/2,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.97

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