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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.96, 2,888.25 and 1,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.96, 2,888.25 and 1,161.46 is: 1,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.96 : 2,888.25 = 1,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.96/2,888.25 = 1,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.96x = 2,888.25 × 1,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.96x = 3,354,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,586.85/2,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.80

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