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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.94, 2,888.28 and 1,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.94, 2,888.28 and 1,161.44 is: 1,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.94 : 2,888.28 = 1,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.94/2,888.28 = 1,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.94x = 2,888.28 × 1,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.94x = 3,354,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,563.92/2,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.80

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