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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.72, 2,887.68 and 1,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.72, 2,887.68 and 1,161.04 is: 1,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.72 : 2,887.68 = 1,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.72/2,887.68 = 1,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.72x = 2,887.68 × 1,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.72x = 3,352,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,711.99/2,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.08

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