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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.50, 2,887.71 and 1,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.50, 2,887.71 and 1,161.06 is: 1,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.50 : 2,887.71 = 1,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.50/2,887.71 = 1,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.50x = 2,887.71 × 1,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.50x = 3,352,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,804.57/2,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.30

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