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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.38, 2,887.83 and 1,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.38, 2,887.83 and 1,161.18 is: 1,602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.38 : 2,887.83 = 1,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.38/2,887.83 = 1,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.38x = 2,887.83 × 1,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.38x = 3,353,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,290.44/2,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.62

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