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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.70, 2,887.80 and 1,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.70, 2,887.80 and 1,161.20 is: 1,602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.70 : 2,887.80 = 1,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.70/2,887.80 = 1,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.70x = 2,887.80 × 1,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.70x = 3,353,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,313.36/2,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.39

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