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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.92, 3,142.46 and 1,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.92, 3,142.46 and 1,170.28 is: 1,757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.92 : 3,142.46 = 1,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.92/3,142.46 = 1,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.92x = 3,142.46 × 1,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.92x = 3,677,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,558.09/2,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.14

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